Dr. Christian Hunold
Associate Professor
Department of History and Politics
Office:
Phone: (215) 895-6089
Email: hunoldc@drexel.edu
Background: Ph.D. - Political Science, University of Pittsburgh (1998).
Specialization in comparative politics and political theory.
Research Interests:
Environmental political theory, European politics, comparative politics. My research addresses, in one way or another, questions concerning the democratization of state and society. Civil society organizations and social movements figure prominently as agents of democratization in my work, though I also explore ways of institutionalizing innovative methods of democratic discussion and decision-making within public bureaucracies.
Current or Pending Research Grants:
"The Theory and Practice of Deliberative Democracy" (Australian Research Council). This project, based at Australian National University , describes, compares and analyzes deliberatively democratic practices concerning biotechnology policy in several countries. Our focus in on consensus conferences, citizens' juries, and the like.
Courses Taught:
The European Union
Comparative Government
International Politics
Introduction to Political Science
Culture and Values
Science and Technology Policy
International Environmental Policy
Comparative Health Politics and Policy