Join the UMass Amherst History Department for two panels giving historical perspectives on democracy and our current election.

Panel One:

Do Elections Give the Majority of People What They Want?: Four Historical Perspectives on Voting

With Professors Joel Wolfe, Brian Ogilvie, David Glassberg and Andrew Donson

Tuesday, October 29, 1-2pm, Herter 601 

Panel Two:

The Meanings of Democracy: Historical, Linguistic, and Political Contexts

With Professors Tim Hart, Sigrid Schmalzer, Asheesh Kapur Siddique, and David Fleming

Wednesday, November 6, 12:20 to 1:10pm, Herter 601 

This event is free and open to all. 

History Department Sponsorship Statement.

Questions? Contact Andrew Donson at adonson@umass.edu.