GOVT 6121 - [American Political Development in the Twentieth Century]

(crosslisted)
(also AMST 6121)

Spring. 4 credits.

Next offered 2014-2015. Co-meets with AMST 4041/GOVT 4041.

E. Sanders.

This course examines the growth and change of the American national state from the early 20th century to the present. It is concerned with the responses of the national government to changes and pressures originating in society, economy and the international distribution of power, as well as the state’s effect on society, market and world politics. We will explore pluralist, class-based, state-centered and other approaches in an effort to see which provides a better explanation for the rise (and contraction) of the national state in three main arenas: economic regulation, social welfare and rights; and national security.