The methodological and philosophical assumptions of historians and the applications thereof. The structure, function, and politics of state, city, and county governments. The development, organization, and structure of American political parties and pressure groups and their role in decision making. The origin and development of international organizations with emphasis on the League of Nations and the structure, organization, and function of the United Nations. The political development of the major nations of Asia and an examination of their governmental structure and political process.
Emphasis is placed on China and Japan.
The development, structure, and behavior of the United States Congress and the President in the political process. The dynamics and organization of public administration, the process and problems of its policy administration, its role in the political process. Attention is also given to state-sponsored terrorism and insurgency. Offered summers only. The basic approach and the methods used by the political scientist in the study of political attitudes, behavior, and values.