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SUMMARY:Can Tocqueville Karaoke or Sing Rule Britannia? - Prof. Terry N. C
 lark (Sociology\, U. of Chicago) 
DTSTART:20150518T113000Z
DTEND:20150518T130000Z
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CONTACT:Odette Rogers
DESCRIPTION:A revolution is under way\, yet it’s not just about class. S
 ocial scientists have barely considered these changes since our past conce
 ptual tools overlook them. What is to be done? Quick examples are changes 
 in British society and politics like the huge recent rise in non-voting by
  young persons\, weakened legitimacy of leadership\, rise of New Labour\, 
 Greens\, and other party changes\, mobilization of immigrants\, powerful y
 outh cultures (rock\, Goths\, etc.) Let’s consider interpretations of th
 ese changes\, from class politics and its decline\, how and why Tocquevill
 ian participation has shifted\, emergence of the knowledge economy\, globa
 l cosmopolitanism.\n\nWe compare the British versions of these changes and
  interpretations with those in other European countries\, North America\, 
 and Asia\, using surveys of citizens\, leaders\, group activities\, and mo
 re from original research.  \n\nBroader conceptual implications include in
 fusing concepts such as globalization\, class\, race\, and gender with mor
 e cultural meaning\, incorporating lifestyle and consumption issues.  More
  scenes\, new new social movements\, more buzz\, more arts mobilization. T
 he new concepts and processes join those from the past\, seldom replacing\
 , more often strengthening and complementing. They can help build a more a
 rticulated global social science. \n\n Key policy levers: shifts in party 
 programs\, decentralization and more  “governance” (e.g. extending the
  Scottish experience)\, (re) empowering citizens through new activities an
 d institutions (internet\, civic groups\, volunteering in the UK not just 
 the Middle East)\, arts and culture engagement. Much more if we look.\n\n
LOCATION:Sociology Department Seminar Room\, Free School Lane
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