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PSCI0286A-S16

Authoritarian Politics

Authoritarian Politics
The purpose of this course is to examine the characteristics and dynamics of non-democratic regimes. First, we will define autocracy and consider different forms of authoritarianism and how their leaders come into power. Next, we will investigate why some authoritarian regimes are able to sustain their rule while others collapse. Finally, we will explore how citizens of these regimes bolster, comply with, or revolt against their governments. Throughout the course, adopting a comparative standpoint, we will draw on various country cases. (Comparative Politics)/
Course Reference Number (CRN):
22435
Subject Code:
PSCI
Course Number:
0286
Section Identifier:
A

Course

PSCI 0286

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Spring 2016

PSCI0286A-S16 Lecture (Chan)