POLISCI 246A:
Paths to the Modern World: The West in Comparative Perspective (POLISCI 446A)
How and why did Europe develop political institutions that encouraged economic growth and industrialization? And why have many other regions lagged in the creation of growth-promoting institutions? This course uses a comparative approach to understanding routes to the modern world - the historical experiences of Christian Europe, the Islamic world, and others. We will explore questions including: When do parliaments emerge? How do cities promote growth? What is the role of religion?
Last offered: Winter 2023
| Units: 3-5
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI
