Government 1295 Study Guide - Comprehensive Final Exam Guide - Democracy, Argentina, Chile

• School: Harvard University
• Department: Government
• Course: Government 1295
• Professor: Professor Levitsky

Document Summary

Covers political and economic changes in latin america (especially during the last 30 years. Growing polarization, growing radicalization of the left, collapse of civilian regimes that are replaced by military dictatorship. Half the course on the contemporary period (1980-present) Why have some democracies thrived over the last 30 years while some have failed/collapsed. This course will not be taught next year. Office hours: tuesday 2-5 -- to avoid missing out, email in advance to block off time. Word about lectures -- questions every 10 min, take advantage of this since he speaks quickly. Every lecture starting thursday -- provides us with list of important topics. First lecture of the week: theory, second: cases. All readings except for three required books are at the coop/on reserve at lamount. Sectioning starting tomorrow -- ends tuesday (all sections thursday and friday) Permanent administrative legal and coercive systems with a monopoly over the legitimate use of force in a territory.