Democracy Seminar on the idea of a "culture of fear" and authoritarianism. José Casanova and Juan Corradi presenting a forthcoming book on the "culture of fear" in Latin America (will be published as Fear at the Edge). Inscription: "Casanova, Corradi Tape I, side 1 Nov 13 1987; Casanova, Corradi Tape II, side 1 Nov 13 1987 (end)."

Democracy Seminar on Donald Scott's work on knowledge and democracy in nineteenth century America. Jeffrey Goldfarb introduces Donald Scott, who discusses his book, The Pursuit of Liberty. Inscription: "Don Scott Dec 11 1987 Tape 1, Side 1."

Democracy Seminar featuring Adam Michnik's colleague Czeslaw Bielecki. The seminar discusses papers by Czeslaw Bielecki and Elzbieta Matynia on Adam Michnik and his critics in Poland. Inscription: "Dem Sem. 4/29/88 Tape 1 Side 1; Dem. Sem. 4/29/88 Tape 2 Side 1."

Democracy Seminar on the relationship between Marxism and liberalism. Ira Katznelson discusses Andrew Arato and Jean Cohen's "Civil Society and Social Theory." Andrew Arato responds. Inscription: "Katznelson/Arato "Marxism + Liberalism" 2/12/88 Tape 1, Side 1; Katznelson/Arato "Marxism + Liberalism" 2/12/88 Tape 2, Side 1; "Marxism + Liberalism" session 2 Tape 2, Side 1."

Democracy Seminar on totalitarianism and whether it applies as a model to Eastern Europe. Discussion of Andrew Arato's unidentified manuscript on totalitarianism. Jeffrey Goldfarb discusses his article on totalitarian culture. Discussion of the "post-totalitarian mind." Inscription: "'Dem + Lib' Session 2 3-18-88 Tape 1 Side 1."

Democracy Seminar featuring Janos Kis speaking on the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. Inscription: "Janos Kis: Hungary 1956-1957 April 17th/89 Discussion; Janos Kis: Hungary 1956-1957 April 17th/89."

Democracy Seminar on culture and democratization. Juan Corradi presents the paper, "The Legacy of Fear and the Democratic Process." Inscription: "J. Corradi: The Politics of Fear, March 13/89; Dem Sem (II) March 13th/89."

Democracy Seminar with Ira Katznelson presenting the paper, "States, Markets and Citizenships." Discussion on the structure/agency debate. Inscription: "Dem. Seminar 1988-1989 May 8th/89 I; Dem Sem '89 May 8th II."

Democracy Seminar with Ferenc Feher presenting his paper, "The Legitimacy of the French Revolution." Discussion of Max Weber's conception of political legitimacy. Inscription [label]: "F. Feher: Legitimacy of the French Revolution I." Inscription [housing]: "Democracy Seminar '89 Feb 13th II."

Announcement in Italian, then cuts to New School sociology professor Andrew Arato speaking on the public sphere and the Frankfurt School. Jean Cohen begins speaking at 28:55, on public opinion and party politics in the United States. An unidentified discussion, possibly from the following day, concludes the recording. Inscription: "2 20/6/98; 20/6 + 21/6."