POL 347 - Comparative Politics: The Non-Western World

Description and analysis of the structure and process of government in various non-Western governments, including Latin America. Theoretical frameworks of structure-functionalism, modernization and dependency theory will be examined to be used in explaining the political system under discussion. Emphasis will be placed on the formal and informal structure of power, on the role of political groups and on the influence of economic, military, religious and ethnic forces.
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Credits: 3
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