This graduate seminar reviews various approaches to the study of American politics---those important today as well as those that have been important in the past. The course is organized around a selection of key questions in political science, and we will focus on evaluating the analytical usefulness and empirical support of existing theories and ideas. None of the questions are unique to American politics, and comparative cases are also considered.
Consult the syllabus for detailed description of (a) course requirements, (b) readings, (c) schedule.
Please consult the syllabus for email addresses, office locations, etc.,
or Jonathan Wand's homepage: http://wand.stanford.edu
Revised September 9, 2009