Conversations: Truth, Myth & Democracy – An Evening of Discussion w/ Dr. Peter Coleman & Dr. Averell Manes

The Mark Twain Library and the Redding League of Women Voters are proud to present the fifth installment of our series “Conversations: Truth, Myth & Democracy.” In this program, two experts on conflict resolution will be in a virtual discussion to offer insights into how deeply divided societies can, and in fact do, change. Dr. Peter Coleman is a Professor of Psychology and Education at Columbia University who studies polarizing, intractable conflict and sustainable peace and has recently published a book, The Way Out: How to Overcome Toxic Polarization which addresses this exact topic. Dr. R. Averell Manes is a Professor Emeritus of Political Science, Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies at Western Connecticut State University (WCSU).

Later this month we offer another Conversations program that complements this one as we will be analyzing three different works by noted scholars to better understand and address civic turmoil and political upheaval. One of those works is a TED Talk by Dr. Coleman. That virtual program is scheduled for March 22 @ 7:30pm, click HERE to register.