Society & Culture

An interview with political scientist James Druckman, an expert on American democracy and polarization. 

New research suggests partisan hostility can erode democratic institutions and functioning.

Created as a counterweight to the Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc, the military alliance may be more important now than ever. Political scientist Randall Stones explains why.

A Rochester art historian on the proliferation of indigenous fakes and replicas—and the blurry line between appropriation and admiration.

His pioneering research on organizational theory, started at Rochester, has left an enduring mark on the academic and business worlds.

Rochester experts offer historical insights into medieval society’s fascination with astronomical and astrological phenomena.

Although you can’t technically check out these volumes—ranging from a medieval anthology to a mid-20th century how-to guide—they’re still worth ‘checking out.’

Dmitry Bykov discusses the late Russian opposition leader’s legacy, his own poisoning, and why Navalny posed a threat to the Russian president.

Rochester experts discuss Putin’s intense fear of critics, the history of Russian and Soviet opposition movements, and what’s next for Russia’s dissidents.

The $3M in funding will help advance innovative and strategic faculty hiring in the Department of Black Studies.

Couples report healthier, stronger relationships after one month of using a relationship app codeveloped by a Rochester psychologist.

Rochester psychologist Judith Smetana has made it her life’s work to understand how teenagers tick. In her latest study, she finds patterns in the timing of lies and the way secrets are disclosed.