SOCI 265 Lecture Notes - Income Distribution, Crimean War, Hoplite
12 Mar 2014
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Steven walt article: strong international relations viewpoint. It"s misperception when one state engages in a revolution that leads to escalation. Lack of homogeneity because of the revolution likely to lead to escalation and to estremes: counter-case: It is something very special if you attack a revolution. Once attacked, it will be a very serious thing. Eisenhower and kennedy felt they were engaged in a cold war against the soviet union, but realized they had to deal with citizenship situation of south to have moral ground to stand on with russians. Citizenship lecture: black alabama corporal returning from war in 19th century, black leaders often had enormous confidence from having fought. Sidney webb provided intellectual substance for early labour party. In all countries that had higher levels of participation, income distribution was changed enormously due to war: welfare so you can fight. Participation in war granting citizenship: shield wall depending on man next to you, distinct from aristocratic methods (cavalry)
