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Professor Gidon Cohen is a distinguished academic in the School of Government and International Affairs at Durham University, where he holds the position of Professor of Politics and serves as Director of the Centre for Institutions and Political Behaviour. His extensive career spans multiple UK institutions including the Universities of Manchester, Salford, and Northumbria prior to joining Durham in 2005.
- Education: DPhil in Political Philosophy (University of York)
- MA in Political Philosophy (University of York)
- Undergraduate degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (St. Hugh's College, Oxford)
Cohen's research bridges historical and contemporary political analysis with particular expertise in British political development. His methodological approach combines qualitative and quantitative techniques to examine political ideology, party organization, and electoral behavior across centuries. Current projects include the ESRC/AHRC-funded study 'Causes and Consequences of Electoral Violence: Evidence from England and Wales, 1832-1914' which demonstrates his unique ability to connect historical patterns with modern political phenomena.
His recent publications reveal a clear evolution from historical studies of British communism and labor movements toward contemporary analyses of electoral violence, climate policy polarization, and methodological innovations in political science. This trajectory shows his commitment to applying historical insights to pressing modern political challenges while maintaining rigorous quantitative standards.
Cohen actively supervises doctoral research with six recorded PhD students to completion and current supervision, reflecting his ongoing commitment to academic mentorship. His leadership of the Centre for Institutions and Political Behaviour positions him at the forefront of institutional political analysis in the UK.
