Dr. Herbert Kitschelt

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Biography

Herbert P. Kitschelt is the George V. Allen Distinguished Professor of International Relations at Duke University, specializing in comparative political parties, elections, new democracies, and comparative public policy/political economy. His extensive research, conducted since the 1980s and 1990s, includes authorship of books and numerous articles that focus on German comparative industrial technology policy and social movements. He has led research projects analyzing changes in party systems and institutionalization in democratic contexts. Kitschelt's recent work investigates the dynamics of voter behavior and the strategic decisions surrounding social democratic parties. Additionally, he has received multiple grants from the National Science Foundation for research related to elections, political stability, and the economic policy of democratic consolidation.

Research Interests

Comparative Political Parties Elections New Democracies Comparative Public Policy Political Economy Social Theory

Experience

Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

George V. Allen Distinguished Professor of International Relations.

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)