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 2023-2024.

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 (HEU)

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Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 18002 HIST 3081   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18003 HIST 3081   DIS 201

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    • M Uris Hall 498
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18004 HIST 3081   DIS 202

    • M
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  • 18005 HIST 3081   DIS 203

    • T
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  • 18006 HIST 3081   DIS 204

    • T
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)