Tuesday, Sept. 16

Topics: 20th century, decolonization, postcolonialiam

Read:

• Robert J.C. Young, Postcolonialism: A Very Short Introduction; Required: Introduction & Chs. 1,2,6,7. (Chs. 3-5 recommended) [DOWNLOAD]

Recommended:

• Marks, Ch.6 & Conclusion [DOWNLOAD]

Thursday, Sept. 18

Topics: Neoliberalism

Read:

• Steger and Roy, A Brief Introduction to Neoliberalism; Required: Ch. 1 (rest of book recommended) [DOWNLOAD]
• David Harvey, “Neoliberalism as Creative Destruction,” The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science (March 2007). [DOWNLOAD]