2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

GOVT 734 - Democratization

Credits: 3 (NR)
Examines concepts and concrete cases of democratization and cases where democratization is absent or incomplete.  Investigates methods for measuring democracy and authoritarianism; the role state and society play in political change; the effects religion, the military, ethnic division, and technology have on government reform; and the extent to which international actors can encourage democratization.