POLS 362 - American Political Thought II

An examination of the history of American political thought from the Civil War to the present day, focusing on works of major political thinkers. The course considers topics including the role of race and gender in the American experience, the problems of the rise of industrialism, twentieth century intellectual movements of progressivism, pragmatism, and conservatism, and twenty-first century responses to issues concerning technology. 3 credits