MODERNIZATION THEORY - Georgia Institute of...
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Assignments Cita-ons/sources: Name of author and year of publica-on (and, if ci-ng a quote, page number)
Response: focus on ques-on, do not go on long tangents
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Agenda 1. Discussion of the reading 2. General features of moderniza-on theory
3. Strands in moderniza-on theory
4. An applica-on of moderniza-on theory: the Helmand Valley Authority (HAVA)
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Questions for discussion What was the main problem moderniza-on was trying to address? What is the objec-ve?
According to these theories, why was there no sustained growth in developing (or “tradi-onal”) countries?
Describe the Rostow model
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Agenda 1. Discussion of the reading 2. General features of moderniza8on theory
3. Strands in moderniza-on theory
4. An applica-on of moderniza-on theory: the Helmand Valley Authority (HAVA)
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The traditional society
Pre-‐capitalist Technologically constrained Tradi-onal values and beliefs Stagnant and unchanging
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Reasons for “backwardness”
The problem was related to something inherent to the tradi-onal socie-es
There was nothing about the global system, the colonial past, etc.
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The modern society
The West as the paragon of modernity
Technological prowess Rapid economic growth
Modern way of life
Capitalism and democracy?
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The process of development Emulate the First World: follow in their steps (it’s easy!) ◦ Humankind can solve it all ◦ Break from the feaers of tradi-on
Evolve through stages of development
Significant support from the First World
Major role for na-onal governments in elici-ng the transforma-on
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Agenda 1. Discussion of the reading 2. General features of moderniza-on theory
3. Strands in moderniza8on theory
4. An applica-on of moderniza-on theory: the Helmand Valley Authority (HAVA)
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Varied explanations for backwardness Psychological accounts: ancient ways of rela-ons, supers--ons, tradi-onalism restrain change
Social and poli-cal accounts: extrac-ve ruling fac-ons maintain the status quo
Economic accounts: excessive risk involved in change
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Agenda 1. Discussion of the reading 2. General features of moderniza-on theory
3. Strands in moderniza-on theory
4. An applica8on of moderniza8on theory: the Helmand Valley Authority (HAVA)
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All the ingredients of modernization The perceived need to transform a “backward” society
A role model from the First World
A belief in a development path involving large government interven-on with support from First World countries
The complete reconfigura-on of people’s lives to “modernize” them
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Next class… Debate ◦ Make sure you have a clear understanding of the history and condi-ons of Belo Monte (I have put addi-onal resources online to complement your readings, but they are op-onal). Be prepared to answer the following ques-on: why is Belo Monte an example of moderniza-on theory applied? ◦ Be prepared to discuss the pros and cons of the project. Make sure you connect those pros and cons to the broader theories of moderniza-on that we covered today ◦ First 25 minutes of class: preparing posi-ons for debate ◦ Last 25 minutes of class: debate
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