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M. Steven Fish is a comparative political scientist specializing in democracy, authoritarianism, and the role of religion in politics. His recent book, 'Comeback: Routing Trumpism, Reclaiming Nation, Restoring Democracy's Edge' (2024), addresses contemporary political challenges. His previous works include 'Are Muslims Distinctive? Look Evidence' (2011), which received recognition as one of Choice’s Outstanding Academic Titles in 2012, and 'Democracy Derailed: Russia's Failure to Open Politics' (2005), awarded by the American Political Science Association. He has coauthored 'Handbook of National Legislatures: Global Survey' (2009) and contributed to works examining postcommunism and theory of democracy. Fish frequently comments on international affairs, appearing on major networks and writing for outlets such as the New York Times and Washington Post. He has taught at UC Berkeley, University of Pennsylvania, and various institutions in Russia, Poland, China, and Indonesia. In addition, Fish has served as a Senior Fulbright Fellow and Visiting Professor in Indonesia and St. Petersburg, Russia. He has received the Distinguished Social Sciences Teaching Award from the College of Letters and Science at Berkeley.
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