John Dunn

Democracy: Clarifying the Muddle is an in-depth filmed conversation between Howard Burton and renowned political theorist John Dunn, University of Cambridge. John Dunn candidly shares his deep insights on the historical development and significance and future of democracy in different parts of the world and the relevance of political science departments in achieving democracy and other worthwhile goals. 

This conversation has been produced in a carefully-edited video format. Please use the contact form if you’d like to get access. We’ve also created an enhanced book developed from the conversation, while John Dunn is featured in 8 short documentaries as well – all details are below.


This enhanced book is available in electronic format on all major booksellers, including:

Democracy: Clarifying the Muddle is also part of the five-part Ideas Roadshow Collection, Conversations About Politics, which is available in hardcover, paperback and electronic format.

John Dunn is featured in 8 short documentaries together with several other renowned researchers, including Martin Jay, Edie Widder, Quentin Skinner, Karl Gerth, Maria Mavroudi and Darrin McMahon.