UCLA Center for Social Theory and Comparative History

UCLA Center for Social Theory and Comparative History The CSTCH encourages the development of social theory that is historically rooted and history that i

The Center for Social Theory and Comparative History (CSTCH) was established in 1987. Its aim is to encourage the development of social theory that is historically rooted and history that is theoretically informed. It is the recipient of grants and gifts from various institutions including the Mellon Foundation (in partnership with the Department of Sociology) and The Albert and Elaine Borchard Foundation. The core of the CSTCH's intellectual work is the biweekly Colloquium Series during the Winter and Spring Quarters. Each year the Colloquium Series is organized around a single theme, with each session intended to build upon the previous one. The most recent topic was "Democracy at the Crossroads" (2005-2006), papers of which will be published in a volume. Prior to publication, CSTCH maintains a catalogue of Working Papers presented at the colloquia and post digital audio files at the UC’s e-scholarship repository. CSTCH occasionally appoints visiting scholars in residence for either the Winter or the Spring Quarter. They attend the colloquia and often present a public lecture/paper. It has also hosted Fulbright scholars who participate in the programs and research related topics.

AUTHORITARIANISM IN THE WORLD'S LARGEST DEMOCRACY. This Monday (2/14) at 1PM PDT, we will be examining the political eco...
02/12/2022

AUTHORITARIANISM IN THE WORLD'S LARGEST DEMOCRACY. This Monday (2/14) at 1PM PDT, we will be examining the political economy of authoritarianism in India with Pranab Bardhan, Jayati Ghosh, and John Harriss. Moderated by Robert Brenner.

Register for the Zoom here: https://ucla.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwlceCsrz8iHdM7xnKLLVyll1Kp-vMh8EGF

https://cstch.org/new-events/2022/2/14/authoritarianism-in-the-worlds-largest-democracy

India, the world’s largest democracy, has witnessed significant democratic backsliding over the past decade. What can an analysis of India’s rapidly changing political economy, its developmental history, and its relationship with the global economy tell us about the current predicament of increa...

CHINA TODAY, WHERE IS IT HEADING? Today at 1PM PDT, we will hear from Victor Shih, Barry Naughton, CK Lee, and Robert Br...
02/07/2022

CHINA TODAY, WHERE IS IT HEADING? Today at 1PM PDT, we will hear from Victor Shih, Barry Naughton, CK Lee, and Robert Brenner on the political economy of resurgent authoritarianism in China.

Join the Zoom here: https://ucla.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtcOmhpzkoE9LEUku3L7BXaa2_YMjxNuoc

https://cstch.org/new-events/2022/1/8/china-today-where-is-it-heading

Xi Jinping’s centralization of power, aggressive posturing towards Hong Kong and Taiwan, dangers of a new Cold War, and increasing repression in Xinjiang has put China at a crossroads. How have the Chinese Communist Party and business elites been driving domestic and foreign policy in China? How a...

We're excited to announce the second panel in our new Winter 2022 series on "The Political Economy of Rising Authoritari...
01/28/2022

We're excited to announce the second panel in our new Winter 2022 series on "The Political Economy of Rising Authoritarianism". This panel will examine the forces of resurgent authoritarianism in China.

CHINA TODAY, WHERE IS IT HEADING?
Speakers: Victor Shih, Barry Naughton, CK Lee, and Robert Brenner.
Date and Time: Monday, February 7th at 1PM PDT.
See the link below to register. Stay tuned for more information!

Xi Jinping’s centralization of power, aggressive posturing towards Hong Kong and Taiwan, dangers of a new Cold War, and increasing repression in Xinjiang has put China at a crossroads. How have the Chinese Communist Party and business elites been driving domestic and foreign policy in China? How a...

We're pleased to announce the first panel in our new Winter 2022 series on "The Political Economy of Rising Authoritaria...
01/17/2022

We're pleased to announce the first panel in our new Winter 2022 series on "The Political Economy of Rising Authoritarianism". This panel will examine the forces of resurgent authoritarianism in the MENA region.

Speakers: Adam Hanieh, Amr Adly, and Shana Marshall.

Date and Time: Monday, January 24th at 9AM PDT.

See the link below to register. Stay tuned for more information!

In the wake of the Arab uprisings, the forces of counterrevolution have reared their heads and have firmly cemented their place in the region. From Egypt to Syria to Bahrain, authoritarian states have proved durable despite significant social instability, repeated uprisings at the regional and local

10/10/2019

Tune in at 4pm today! We will be live streaming William Sewell's talk on the emergence of civil equality at the UCLA History Department

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