Political Science 373 - Cntmp Politcl Theory

Spring
2022
01
3.00
Sarah Tanzi

TU TH 2:30PM 3:45PM

UMass Amherst
38424
Machmer Hall room W-32
stanzi@umass.edu
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 seniors & juniors only.

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