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Neoliberalism: A Useful Tool for Teaching Critical Topics in Political Science

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 September 2009

Lori Hartmann-Mahmud
Lori Hartmann-Mahmud
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Centre College
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Abstract

Neoliberalism is one of the most pervasive and contested concepts of our contemporary era. Thus, it is essential for students to gain an understanding of its history, meaning, assumptions, and policy prescriptions. In addition to recognizing the importance of neoliberalism in the current political discourse, I argue that the polarized responses to the concept provide opportunities for teaching about critical topics in political science. This article provides suggestions for teaching about six such topics through the lens of neoliberal policies such as free trade, structural adjustment, and privatization.

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PS: Political Science & Politics , Volume 42 , Issue 4 , October 2009 , pp. 745 - 751
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Copyright © The American Political Science Association 2009

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