HIST 3081

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HIST 3081
Stability and Crisis: Capitalism and Democracy, 1870 to the present

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

This course examines the intertwined histories of capitalism and democracy from the 1870s to the present day. We will explore how modern capitalism became a global force at the same time as democratic ideas and practices struggled to establish themselves. In doing so we will grapple with key questions of history, political economy, and ethics. Do economic crises tend to weaken democracy? Is stability or crisis the norm? Can mass politics ever control the international monetary and financial system? Are our political systems and societies fatally dependent on ever-increasing growth? Is there any reason to think they can handle challenges such as increasing inequality and drastic climate change? We will look for answers to these questions by studying key moments in the history of global capitalism and democracy.

When Offered Fall.

Breadth Requirement (HB)
Distribution Category (HA-AS, HST-AS, SSC-AS)
Course Subfield (HNU) (HEU)

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 17104 HIST 3081   LEC 001

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    • MW Sibley Hall 235
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020

    • Mulder, N

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
    History of Capitalism Minor Core Course (HIST 1540 or HIST 3081).
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  • 19361 HIST 3081   DIS 201

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  • 19362 HIST 3081   DIS 202

  •  

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  • 19363 HIST 3081   DIS 203

  •  

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  • 19364 HIST 3081   DIS 204

  •  
    • T Statler Hall 351
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020

    • Mulder, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  • 19365 HIST 3081   DIS 205

  •  

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 20451 HIST 3081   LEC 002

  •  
    • MW Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020

    • Mulder, N

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    History of Capitalism Minor Core Course (HIST 1540 or HIST 3081).

  • 20450 HIST 3081   DIS 206

  •  
    • M Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020

    • Mulder, N

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  • 20452 HIST 3081   DIS 207

  •  
    • M Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020

    • Mulder, N

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  • 20453 HIST 3081   DIS 208

  •  
    • T Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020

    • Mulder, N

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  • 20454 HIST 3081   DIS 209

  •  
    • T Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020

    • Mulder, N

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  • 20455 HIST 3081   DIS 210

  •  
    • M Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020

    • Mulder, N

  • Instruction Mode: Online