PL 102A - Comparative Politics

Institution:

Merrimack College

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Description:

An introduction to the field of comparative government. The course examines a variety of national approaches to common political problems, such as those of who rules, of how much power is reserved for the government, of how power is transferred, of how decisions are made and who is consulted, of how the government can gain popular support, and of what goals society should pursue. Several Western, Marxist, and Third World government systems will be examined in an historical context. No prerequisites. Required for political science major. Satisfies the social science distribution requirement. Three hours a week.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.merrimack.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 837-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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