A survey and analysis of selected political theorists and concepts. Ancient, classical, medieval, Renaissance, and modern political theory will be studied. The lineage of political concepts such as justice, freedom, power, and property will be traced as they evolve over time. For Honors Program students and political science majors. It covers the impact of political decisions on world economies and international organizations.
Further emphasis is on a comparison-contrast of various national economies.
Geographic areas of concern include Africa, Europe, the Pacific Rim, the Middle East, Latin America, the Soviet Union, China, and the United States. Also listed as ECON 11. Credit given in either area, not both. Description and explanation of different combinations of events and structures found in the politics of various societies. An examination of contemporary world trends with emphasis on conflict and problem areas.