Democracy

[close] welcome readers/writers/critics

[close] “Sustaining Democracy” is a book club sponsored by the Jefferson Center in Core Texts and Ideas. It provides UT Austin students a space in which to read and discuss key thinkers and texts, both canonical and contemporary, that lay the foundations for democratic and ethical governance. Readings will highlight the specific ways that ethical and democratic governance is undermined by authoritarianism, tribalism, and political corruption. This Goodreads group is for both UT and non-UT students who would like to follow along in our readings and discussion (see discussions). "Sustaining Democracy" book club meetings are open to the UT Austin community. For information on this Goodreads group, or to learn more about the book club, please contact Prof. Hina Azam at hina.azam@austin.utexas.edu.

[close] A book club for everyone interested in reading novels that use fiction to comment on politics, political systems and ideologies. We read the classics to contemporary fiction, from Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four to Alderman's The Power and everything in between. All members are welcome to suggest new reads. There is also a linked political non-fiction book club if you like your politics factual! Image: Chris McGeehan

[close] Each month a theme will be set with a suggested book for each age group (adult, young adult, 8-12 years, young children). You do not have to stick to your age group, it's just to provide a little something for everyone. Some months adult themes may be included, there will be a warning given prior if this is the case. If you add a book to the tbr please let a moderator know the key themes, genres and age range that it falls under.