POL SCI 51A Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Comparative Politics
3 May 2016
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During the past 25 years the world has seen an astonishing number of changes. There was a rise of new economic powers in asia. China trying to bypass the place where 90% of trade happens malaka. If europe sides with asia there will be a global revolution. There have been revolutions across the middle east. Overthrowing regimes of dictators, they want freedom. Big regimes being pulled down by normal people, they overturn longstanding dictatorships. These social, political and economic events lead to multiple questions about: How is it exercised? who does not have it?) Institutions (organization or activities which lay out rules and norms) Ideals (a body of ideas that re ect the beliefs and interests of a people) Learn about concepts, theories, and content of analyzing politics around the world. Analyze interface b/w domestic politics and wider international forces!!! Comparative politics examines politics inside countries, by comparing: elections.
