Political Science 375 - The Politics of Social and Economic Problems in Post-Communist Russia

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Wheaton College - Massachusetts

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Course examines the social and economic problems, and the successes and failures, encountered in the effort to transform Russia into a "modern"capitalist state. Among the issues covered will be Russia's demographic crisis, migration into and out of the country, drug and alcohol abuse, crime, the social/political and economic position of women, prostitution, abortion, STD's (especially HIV/AIDS), environmental deterioration, the crisis in health care, political and economic corruption, and the re-emergence of religion as a political and social force. Purpose is to analyze public policies as both cause and effect of strains in Russian society. (David E. Powell) Connections: Conx 20055 Russia: Challenge and Opportunity

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wheatoncollege.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 285-7722

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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