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17 552: Political Economy of Chinese Reform
3.00 Credits
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Focuses on China's transition from plan to market. What has the trajectory of institutional change in China been, and how has growth been achieved? Is that growth sustainable? Subject examines specific aspects of reform (enterprise, fiscal, financial, social welfare), and the systemic consequences of interaction between various reform measures. Additional topics include the interaction between political and economic change, the transformation of state-society relations, and the generalizability of China's reform experience. Students taking the graduate version are expected to pursue the subject in greater depth through reading and individual research.
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17 556: Political Economy of Industrialization
3.00 Credits
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Examines theoretical and empirical approaches to understanding the process of late development. Topics include the role of the state in alleviating or exacerbating poverty, the politics of industrial policy and planning, and the relationship between institutional change and growth. Considers how, over the past century, some of the world's poorest nations achieved wealth while others remained mired in poverty. Discusses the social consequences for alternative strategies of development.
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17 558: Political Economy and Technological Change in the Middle East
3.00 Credits
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Provides a focus on, and context for, technology change, with specific reference to contemporary conflicts and competing ideologies, Islam and politics, post-colonial experiences, and patterns of social pressures. Examines role of technological and scientific institutions, and potentials for technology leapfrogging. Changing environment of international business is explored, as are patterns of investments in the region. Provides students with interdisciplinary approach to development in the Middle East. Open to undergraduates with permission of instructor.
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17 559: Comparative Security and Sustainability
3.00 Credits
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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17 55J: Introduction to Latin American Studies
3.00 Credits
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Interdisciplinary introduction to contemporary Latin America, drawing on films, literature, press accounts, and scholarly research. Topics include economic development, ethnic and racial identity, religion, corruption, democracy, transitional justice, and the rule of law. Examples draw on a range of countries, especially Mexico, Chile, and Brazil. Terms taught by Professor Nobles will cover the English-speaking Caribbean; terms taught by Professor Lawson will focus more on Mexico. Requirements include class presentations and written essays.
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17 560: Comparative Security and Sustainability
3.00 Credits
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Focuses on comparative approaches to security and sustainability in national and international contexts, with special emphasis on constraints, options, strategies, and policy choice. Comparisons are undertaken in terms of levels and locations (countries and regions, localities); systems (social, economic, political, and technological); methods and models (analytical, empirical, historical); time frame (past, present, and future). Levels and locations include developing and industrial contexts encompassed in a global perspective. Emphasis on specific countries and coverage shaped by students' interest and participation. Students taking the graduate version are expected to pursue the subject in greater depth through reading and individual research.
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17 561: European Politics
3.00 Credits
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Examines the organization of political power and the dynamics of political change in Britain, France, Germany, and Italy. Particular focus on the structure of political power within the state, and on important institutions that form the link between state and society, especially political parties and interest organizations.
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17 565: Israel: History, Politics, Culture, and Identity
3.00 Credits
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Examines Israeli identity using a broad array of materials, including popular music, film, documentaries and art, in addition to academic historical writings. Topics include Israel's political system and society, ethnic relations, settlement projects, and the Arab minorities in the Jewish state. Students also discuss whether there is a unique Israeli culture and the struggle for Israel's identity.
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17 567: Israel: History, Politics, Culture, and Identity
3.00 Credits
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Examines Israeli identity using a broad array of materials, including popular music, film, documentaries and art, in addition to academic historical writings. Topics include Israel's political system and society, ethnic relations, settlement projects, and the Arab minorities in the Jewish state. Students also discuss whether there is a unique Israeli culture and the struggle for Israel's identity.
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17 572: African Politics
3.00 Credits
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Introduces the major arguments, hypotheses and debates in the literature on African politics and development, with the goal of helping them develop the skills to become both more intelligent consumers and more effective producers of this literature. Covers both classic contributions to the literature and more recent research.
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