AP/POLS1200 3.0 A: The Politics of Law
Offered by: POLS
Session
Fall 2019
Term
F
Format
LECT
Instructor
Calendar Description / Prerequisite / Co-Requisite
Introduces students to the study of the relationship between political science and the law. Addresses varying approaches to the study of these disciplines. Emphasizes the dynamic interaction among institutions, actors, and processes in the domestic and international legal arenas. Analyzes major themes in these fields by examining the politics of law in the context of governance. Issues addressed range from the rights of sex workers and food safety to patent regimes and the environment.
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