PURPOSE (ii-iv) 1. Questions about Civil Society a. Is it both necessary and sufficient? b. Measu... more PURPOSE (ii-iv) 1. Questions about Civil Society a. Is it both necessary and sufficient? b. Measurements of success 1) Tap roots in people's religious beliefs 2. Limitations of Markets and Democracy a. Central planning is discredited b. Humane capitalism 3. Role of culture a. How value is created in an economy b. Need to nurture civil society C. AUDIENCE (iv-vi) 1. Healthy Economics Rest on Moral Commitments a. Excesses b. Knee-jerk laws and regulations 2. Developing Countries a. Lack of voice of some b. Political involvement of others 3. Business People 4. Integrative Thinkers 5. Puzzle Piece Assembly D. APOLOGY (vi) 1. Obstacles to Getting a Hearing 2. Impact of the rural Scot, Adam Smith E. CAVEAT (vi-vii) 1. Respect and a Willingness to Disagree Review civil society central planning Adam Smith CHAPTER 1: STORIES Outline A. EARLIER EFFORTS ONLY SLOWLY BORE FRUIT (1-2) 1. Intervention of Global Opinion Leaders
Chapter 1 destabilization of 19 th century system of empires Meiji Restoration German unification... more Chapter 1 destabilization of 19 th century system of empires Meiji Restoration German unification beginning of the first great age of balance of power breakdown of the second balance of power system isolationist nations of the interwar period empires that collapsed during the First World War "zero-sum" game privileges that accompany a U.S. passport age of the modern nation-state Chapter 2 U.S. territorial acquisitions in the 19 th century -and from whom thrust of Washington's farewell address thrust of the Monroe Doctrine fate of the League treaty interwar "isolationism" of the U.S. "X" article thrust of the Truman doctrine origin of fears of a "missile gap" Chapter 3 concept of "political generations" historical origin of the Viets crux of "guerrilla warfare"
Identify some of the chief characteristics of California. What factors account for its independen... more Identify some of the chief characteristics of California. What factors account for its independent political character? Identify some of the American character traits as described by Alexis de Tocqueville.
B. Some disaster rallies the forces, who oppose the revolution C. Some short-term event sparks a ... more B. Some disaster rallies the forces, who oppose the revolution C. Some short-term event sparks a conflict D. Government is too divided and weak to suppress the revolt III. THE MODERATE PHASE OF THE REVOLUTION A. The moderates come to control and initiate changes B. Electorate expanded, constitution liberalized, reforms initiated. IV. REACTION ARISES TO THE MODERATES A. Moderates stop reforms at some point having achieved what they sought B. Radicals feel the moderates are not moving far or fast enough C. Radicals mobilize their supporters V. THE RADICALS SEIZE CONTROL A. The radicals take control of the state and revolution B. The radicals initiate sweeping changes eliminating old institutions completely VI. RADICAL REIGN OF TERROR (THE REVOLUTION EATS ITS CHILDREN) A. Opposition both foreign and domestic arises to challenge the radical control B. The radicals remove their opposition through violent methods C. Radicals seek to institutionalize and spread their ideologies VII. THE MODERATE REACTION A. Moderates overthrow the radicals and reestablish a moderate regime B. Moderates repress the more radical elements C. Moderates abandon many of the more radical reforms of the revolution D. Moderates return some of the privileges and policies of the old regime E. Moderates lose touch with the majority of the population VIII. THE RISE OF A STRONG LEADER A. A leader, usually from the military arises and focuses opposition to moderates B. The leader seizes control of the government, often ruling through the army C. The leader blends better conservative, moderate, and radical policies D. The leader establishes new, effective, stable, and general popular institutions E. The revolution ends
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