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POLT 132 - Explaining Social Power: Classical and Contemporary Theories


Next Offered: 2009-2010
Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 3 Hours
Attribute: 3 SS, WR

Politics is about power. However, there is no consensus as to what power is, or about how power operates in society. Drawing on economic, sociological, psychological and feminist approaches, as well as on works of classical and contemporary political theory, the colloquium will discuss the questions: ‘what is the bases of social power?’ and ‘how does power operate in society?’ Readings will be drawn from Machiavelli, Hobbes, Marx, Weber, Freud, Foucault and recent feminist work. Enrollment Limit: 15, ten first year and five second year students.
Instructor: S. Kruks



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