GEOG 70562 - Post-Socialist Geographies

For graduate students in geography, anthropology, economics, sociology, environmental psychology and other related fields. This course examines major political, economic, and social theories that aim to explain the current transformations in post-socialist countries. The neo-liberal theories and policies of transition to capitalism and their consequences are critically examined. The devastating effects of capitalism uncontrolled by democratic governments and labor are discussed.

prereq: GEOG278 or permission of the instructor
Hours 45 hrs including conference,
Credits 3 cr
Course pending Senate approval. Classes cover human geography, nature/society, and regional geography. Check with the department during the middle of the prior term for tentative course schedule including list of special topics.