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POG 430
Contemporary Political Thought
This course introduces students to important debates in political theory from the 20th century to the present. A central concern will be how the great modern traditions of Western political thought鈥攍iberalism, conservatism, and Marxism鈥攁dapted to changing conditions. We will also examine topics including contemporary democratic theory; economic inequality and distributive justice; deliberation and political participation; race and gender in political theory; multicultural and post-colonial thought; and political theory and the environment. (Theory)
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 3 hrs.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Course Count: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
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