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Spring 2009
Law No.: LAW7856
Sched. No.: 405te

An American Half-Century*
Section 0001
X
Setear, John K

Administrative Information:

Days, Times (Room):	M, 1600-1800 ()
Credits:	3	Type:	Seminar
Capacity:	14^{This information is current as of}^{09/30/2008 02:03:27 AM}^
Current Enrollment:	12 ^{This information is current as of}^{09/30/2008 02:03:27 AM}^

Course Description:

In the Cold War, the United States led a coalition of democracies whose constant pressure eventually transmogrified the xenophobic, totalitarian menaces of the Soviet Union and China into, respectively, a fractured economic basket case and an uneasily capitalistic leader in international trade. This seminar examines whether law played a significant role in this outcome, in terms both of international law and US constitutional law. No prior knowledge of the relevant history or law will be taken for granted.

COURSE REQUIREMENT: A substantial research paper or, for those not using the course to fulfill the Writing Requirement, a short paper and an analytically rigorous project reflecting substantial research, such as a group presentation to the class or the creation of a website.