POL 1101 Lecture 4: POL1101 Class #4 (+wrap up of class 3) & Class #5
22 Jul 2016
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Friday, october 2, 2015 of ce hours alex thurs 1-5. + the state has changed over time , even if weber"s de nition still stands. Territorial, militarily: becoming of territorial units, different military use/control. National: nation states introduced, people come together as part of a political unit, useful for national elites to have identity. Liberal: states become liberal 19th century: organized around constitutional principals (i. e. freedom of speech, freedom of the press) -still ongoing, institutional rules. Democratic: still ongoing as well, rule of the people - popular will. Welfare: 20th century: social welfare, unemployment bene t, national pension, health care, etc. Changing class conflict and interests? (marx & engels) Emergence of working class brings democratic ideas (19th/20th century) Economic insecurity > make people feel better with old age pensions, insurance, etc. Violence and legitimacy to get what was wanted. Elites are forced to adapt (though they resist) bc of popular protests.
