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GOVT343

Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy GOVT343 FA

Next Offered in 9798 FA

The purpose of this course is to examine theoretical accounts of the alternative ways in which modern societies can organize their political and economic systems, focusing on the choice between capitalism and socialism and their relationship to democracy.

MAJOR READINGS

Schumpter, CAPITALISM, SOCIALISM, AND
DEMOCRACY
Shonfield, MODERN CAPITALISM
Habermas, LEGITIMATION CRISIS
Offe, CONTRADICTIONS OF THE WELFARE STATE
Przeworski, CAPITALISM AND SOCIAL DEMOCRACY
Levine, ARGUING FOR SOCIALISM
Bowles and Gintis, CAPITALISM AND DEMOCRACY
Plamenatz, KARL MARX'S THEORY OF MAN
Bauman, SOCIALISM: THE ACTIVE UTOPIA
The preceding list of books is tentative; as this is a new
course, the list may be changed significantly before the
semester begins.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Term paper, short papers, possible take-home final.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Students electing this course should have some background in social science and political theory or philosophy. GOVT210 or GOVT159 is recommended.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS GOVT

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

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