POLS V3313y - American Urban Politics

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Barnard College

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A study of cities in the US focusing on local government structures and relationships with other levels of government. Themes include power and decision-making; the leadership and administration of cities; and present day problems and strategies to deal with them. Topics include urban political economy, political machines and urban reform, race and ethnicity in urban politics, and urban problems such as fiscal strain, poverty, the burden of growth and attracting economic investment, the costs and consequences of urban terror and disaster, and the global city. Syllabus. - F. Davidson Prerequisites: L-course sign-up through eBear. Enrollment is limited to 60 students plus 20 incoming first-years. Corequisites: Required discussion section POLS V3314. Discussion Section Required. General Education Requirement: Social Analysis (SOC). 3 points American Government & Politics Workshop

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.barnard.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 854-5262

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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