Political Science 373 - Cntmp Politcl Theory
Fall
2012
01
3.00
Elva Orozco-Mendoza
M W 4:40PM 5:55PM
UMass Amherst
61400
Survey of some of the central texts and themes in contemporary political theory. Authors include Arendt, Foucault, Habermas, Marcuse, Haraway. Themes include authority, modernity/postmodern-ity, identity, rights, totalitarianism, lib-eration, communicative ethics, deterrito-rialization, pluralism, multiculturalism, governmentality and rationalization.
Open to Undergraduate Seniors & Juniors only.