POL (0158) 366 - The Political Economy of Development and Underdevelopment

Credits: 3.00

Introduction to the political and economic issues of development and underdevelopment in the modern world. Geographically, the course covers Western Europe, Japan, China, Latin America, Africa, Iran, and India. Topics include: the historical origins of industrialization in Europe; the impact of Europe on the Third World; the role of ideology and religion in economic and political transformation; the politics of land reform; industrialization and inequality; the problems of population growth; and the role of the military.