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Course description

A course surveying the interrelational development between state and society in the Western world since the 1789 French Revolution, with a particular emphasis on politics in all its forms. For more than two centuries Enlightenment ideals have both shaped the West (Europe, USA, Australia and other European-based societies) and distinguished it from the rest of the world. These ideals have also been contested between and within state and society. By looking at major events and developments this course considers how the contesting of Enlightenment ideals has led to both conflict and conciliation. Key topics include revolution, war, gender identity, peace and environmental movements, art, youth, intellectural ideas and terrorism. This course may not run if there are fewer than 20 enrolments.