The Rise of Social Democracy in Sweden: The Religious Origins of Democratic Pluralism
a lecture by Dr. Mark Safstrom, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Refreshments & reception to follow
Event Details
Date
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Time
4 p.m.
Location
2334 Sterling Hall
Description
Dr. Safstrom will explain the origin & development of Swedish social democracy. While other European countries vacillated between radical & conservative political parties, Sweden managed to avoid totalitarian regimes & maintained democratic dialog & dissent.
By looking at the career of one politician in particular, Paul Peter Waldenstrom, Dr. Safstrom will identify how Sweden's 19th-century religious awakening contributed to the development of a new political order.
By looking at the career of one politician in particular, Paul Peter Waldenstrom, Dr. Safstrom will identify how Sweden's 19th-century religious awakening contributed to the development of a new political order.
Cost
Free
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