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May 18, 2024
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College Bulletin 2014-2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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POLS 047. Democracy, Autocracy, and Regime Change
Why do some dictatorships fall, while others survive? Why are some democracies successful and vibrant, while other democracies struggle to survive? This class will introduce students to the study of political regimes and the core concepts of democracy, autocracy, and the politics and processes of regime change. We will explore the ideal types of democracy and dictatorship, and learn about the many factors that contribute to regime stability, and why some regimes become so unstable that they can be swept away. Finally, we will examine various types of regime changes, from the early waves of democratization to the recent events of the Arab Spring.
Eligible for PEAC credit.
1 credit.
Not offered 2014-2015.
http://www.swarthmore.edu/political-science
Political Science
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