The Rise and Fall of Democracy/ Regime Change, Spring 2002

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Author:

Lawson, Chappell

Subject:

Social Sciences

Institution Name:

M.I.T.

Collection:

MIT OpenCourseWare

Grade Level:

Post-secondary

Abstract:

Examines the dynamics of regime change, both transitions to democracy and the collapse of democratic systems. Readings focus on several case studies, from the collapse of democracy in Weimar Germany to political transition in Mexico today, that help to illustrate broader theoretical issues. Graduate students are expected to explore the subject in greater depth through reading and individual research.

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Full Course, Homework and Assignments, Syllabi

Media Format:

Text/HTML, Downloadable docs

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Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0