A survey of recent thinking about the state in western societies drawing on perspectives such as those of feminists, Marxists, Weberians, poststructuralists and others. Topics may include: the rise of the modern state, economic governance, the public sphere, citizenship, sovereignty and territoriality. Prerequisite(s): fourth-year Honours standing or permission of the Department. Seminar three hours a week. [0.5 credits]
A survey of recent thinking about the state in western societies drawing on perspectives such as those of feminists, Marxists, Weberians, poststructuralists and others. Topics may include: the rise of the modern state, economic governance, the public sphere, citizenship, sovereignty and territoriality. Prerequisite(s): fourth-year Honours standing or permission of the Department. Seminar three hours a week. [0.5 credits]
