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Revolutions - POL277

This unit will examine the causes, processes and outcomes (success or failures) of some major post-1945 Third World revolutions. It will begin with a discussion of key theories or explanations of why revolutions occur, and the role played by various social and class forces. The case studies will focus on revolutions via mass mobilizations and/or earned struggle (Cuba, Nicaragua, Iran, Philippines), anti-colonial revolutions (Vietnam) and revolutions via the 'ballot box' (Chile). The case studies will emphasise social, political and economic factors, the role of social classes, leadership patterns, political strategies and ideologies.

Credit Points: 3
When Offered:

2015 - Next offered in 2015

Staff Contact(s): Associate Professor Morris Morley
Prerequisites:

12cp or (3cp in HIST or MHIS or POL units) Prerequisite Information

Corequisites:

NCCW(s): POL260, POL262
Unit Designation(s):
Unit Type:
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Modern History, Politics and International Relations

Faculty of Arts

Timetable Information

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