POLI 316 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Classical Liberalism, Parliamentary System, Social Stratification
3 Oct 2016
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Lecture 8- the politics of great britain. The reformation (16th century)- the emergence of protestantism, emergence of the modern state (state head of church), secret police first developed. The english civil war (17th century)- the emergence of. The industrial revolution (18th century)- rise of proletariat (first working class to gain right to vote)/ new wealth. Colonialization (imperialism)- phase with excessive nationalism, largest overseas empire (brought market to other parts of the world, ex. Politics- john locke (17th century) very important to american constitution, j. s. Mill (18th century, classical liberalism) first to talk about woman"s rights. Literature- romantics (the environment, reemerged in 1960s anti industrialization/suburbia) Common law (practical) over civil law: develops slowly over time. Style of authority: deferential (not egalitarian or heavy handed), lot of social stratification. Political parties- distinct in the past (representing class), becoming more catch all .
