Introduction to Contemporary Democracy (PO1ICD)

The module is intended to open students’ eyes to how democracy works or doesn’t work around the world today. The first section on the Origins of Democracy looks globally at where democratic and non-democratic systems exist and what factors determine this distribution. Later sections draw much of their empirical content from the UK, but also include comparisons beyond the UK where appropriate. Whilst, the bulk of information is drawn from the linked textbook - included within the module is th...