POL 3102 - American Conservatism: Origins, Development, And Contemporary Controversies

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CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

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Description:

3 hours; 3 credits This course examines through the use of theoretical, historical, and empirical analyses the conservative movement in the United States. The emphasis will be on post-World War II conservatism, with the focus on conservative intellectuals, McCarthyism, the Goldwater phenomenon, neoconservatism, the rise of the religious right, and the culture wars. Divisions in contemporary conservatism with respect to the issues of immigration, trade policy, abortion, gun control, and foreign policy will be examined. The impact of conservatism on the American political party system will also be explored. (This course is equivalent to HIS 3102. Students may receive credit for either POL 3102 or HIS 3102, not both. These courses may not substitute for each other in the F grade replacement policy.) Prerequisite: One of the following: POL 1101, POL 2332, HIS 1000, HIS 1005, HIS 2053, PUB 1250, or permission of the department.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.baruch.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(646) 312-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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