Dr. Jeffrey Green

Professor

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Biography

Jeffrey Green is a political theorist who explores democracy through the lens of lived experience and public life. He is the Andrea Mitchell Endowed Director at the Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study of Democracy at the University of Pennsylvania. Green’s work examines the relationship between political identity and experiences of inequality, investigating how individuals understand and engage with democratic life. His notable books include 'Eyes of the People: Democracy in an Age of Spectatorship', which won the APSA Book Prize in Political Theory, and 'Shadow Unfairness: Plebeian Theory of Liberal Democracy', named a Choice Outstanding Academic Title. His upcoming work, 'Bob Dylan: Prophet of God', looks at themes of culture and dissent. In addition to his scholarly publications, he has written extensively for popular media and is deeply engaged in political philosophy and democratic theory. His teaching has been recognized with several awards, and he is committed to educating students in political theory as a living practice.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2015-01-01 — Present

Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study of Democracy • Philadelphia, PA

Leads research and educational initiatives related to democracy at the University of Pennsylvania.

Professor

2011-09-01 — Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Teaches courses in political theory and engages in research on democracy and public life.

Courses

Key Questions in Political Theory Ancient Political Thought Contemporary Political Theory Shakespeare and Political Theory Meaning of Democracy Political Theory: Problems and Concepts Thinking Politics Theatricality

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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