HISTORY 370 - The Problem of Western Prosperity:Political Economy in History and Theory

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Reed College

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Full course for one semester. Why is prosperity a problem This course surveys the development of modern political economy in search of an answer: from its beginnings in 18th-century liberal thought to the radical permutations prompted by the industrial revolution and finally to some of its 20th-century, postindustrial incarnations. The bulk of the course considers in historical context the work of Adam Smith, Karl Marx, Max Weber, and Emile Durkheim. We will also explore their contemporary relevance by considering more recent debates about neoliberal globalization, labor rights and practices, capitalism and religion, and the relationship between wealth and democracy. Conference. Not offered 2009-10.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.reed.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 771-1112

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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