Overview
Contemporary society is a product of a series of revolutions: political, social, economic, technological. This topic introduces students to the ways in which society has evolved through such revolutions of established order and ways of thinking. It discusses how the prevalence of revolutionary processes structures politics into conservative and progressive/liberal … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Aims
The principal aim of this topic is to discuss the ways in which economic and social forces determine the content and form of politics. The topic provides students the basis to make an informed judgment on government policies based on the understanding of the interrelation between capitalism, socialism and democracy. Additionally, the topic introduces students to some of the classical political and economic thinkers of modern times.
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