PSCI0404A-F09
Jihad Vs. McWorld
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Jihad vs. McWorld
In the new millennium, we may all be part of a global market economy, but can we live in a global market society? This seminar examines two major forces shaping the world today. One is “McWorld,” a homogenizing global trend resulting from modern technology, communications, and an increasingly interdependent capitalist world economy. The other is “Jihad,” a resurgence of ethnic politics, fundamentalist religious movements, and the “politics of identity.” We will analyze the origins, development, and interaction of these two seemingly contradictory trends through case studies from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. This course is equivalent to PSCI 0404. (Approval required) 3 hrs. sem.
In the new millennium, we may all be part of a global market economy, but can we live in a global market society? This seminar examines two major forces shaping the world today. One is “McWorld,” a homogenizing global trend resulting from modern technology, communications, and an increasingly interdependent capitalist world economy. The other is “Jihad,” a resurgence of ethnic politics, fundamentalist religious movements, and the “politics of identity.” We will analyze the origins, development, and interaction of these two seemingly contradictory trends through case studies from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. This course is equivalent to PSCI 0404. (Approval required) 3 hrs. sem.
- Term:
- Fall 2009
- Location:
- Robert A. Jones '59 House CON(RAJ CON)
- Schedule:
- 1:30pm-2:45pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Sep 7, 2009 to Dec 4, 2009)
- Type:
- Seminar
- Instructors:
- David Rosenberg Thierry Warin
- Subject:
- Political Science
- Department:
- Political Science
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- CMP SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- INTL0442A-F09 *
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92513
- Subject Code:
- PSCI
- Course Number:
- 0404
- Section Identifier:
- A