Browsing Political Science (17) - Archived by Subject "democracy"
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17.03 Introduction to Political Thought, Spring 2004
(2004-06)This course examines major texts in the history of political thought and the questions they raise about the design of the political and social order. It considers the ways in which thinkers have responded to the particular ... -
17.042 Citizenship and Pluralism, Fall 2003
(2003-12)This course will serve as both an introduction to contemporary political philosophy and a way to explore issues of pluralism and multiculturalism. Racial and ethnic groups, national minorities, aboriginals, women, sexual ... -
17.196 Globalization, Fall 2002
(2002-12)Analyzes changes in the international economy and their effects in the politics, economy, and society of advanced and emerging countries. Topics to be explored include: the independence of national governments; wage ... -
17.418 Field Seminar: International Relations Theory, Spring 2009
(2009-06)This seminar provides an overview of the field of international relations. Each week, a different approach to explaining international relations will be examined. By surveying major concepts and theories in the field, the ... -
17.50 Introduction to Comparative Politics, Fall 2006
(2006-12)This class first offers some basic analytical frameworks - culture, social structure, and institutions - that you can use to examine a wide range of political outcomes. We then use these frameworks to understand (1) the ... -
17.50 Introduction to Comparative Politics, Spring 2014
(2014-06)This course examines why democracy emerges and survives in some countries rather than in others; how political institutions affect economic development; and how American politics compares to that of other countries. -
17.561 European Politics, Fall 2011
(2011-12)This course examines the organization of political power and the dynamics of political change in Britain, France, Germany, and Italy. In particular, it focuses on the structure of political power within the state, and on ...