We concluded the last blog discussion with the consideration of Tilley’s thesis regarding the correlation between modernization and revolutions. Let’s extend the discussion and tilt it a little more towards the dilemma of those “revolutions” and the resulting regimes that emerge on the heels of those revolutions.
Three different ways to ask the question then are:
Do modern revolutions breed single party states?
Can modern revolutions – read 20th century – create democratic regimes?
To what extent do modern revolutions further democratic regimes?
Use the sites listed below to help you in your exploration and give consideration to handouts coming Wednesday in class for a specific consideration of the rise and rule of single party states.
Blog entries for full credit should include at least one original posting and two substantial responses to your peers.
Deadline for full credit contribution is Wednesday, November 4th by 7:20 AM.
