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Michael P. Brown
GEOG 342
Seattle Campus
Geographies of social, political, and economic inequality. Focus is usually on North American cities. Examines the theoretical underpinning of inequality. Explores topics such as the spatial distribution of wealth and poverty, the geographies of exclusion, and discrimination in paid employment and housing.
Class description
This course looks at inequality in the context of urban political geography in the United States. The ways in which patterns and processes of city politics reinforce inequality are discussed. Particular emphasis is given to theoretical understandings of city politics. The course begins with a conventional state-centered geography, then moves to "new spaces" of politics including civil society, the home and family, the body, and cyberspace
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Both lectures and seminar formats will be used.
Recommended preparation
Attending class Keeping up with the reading schedule Paying attention to city politics in Seattle -- all are recommended preparation for success in this course.
Class assignments and grading
see below
Assessment will be based on: Final Examination Mid-term Examination Film Analysis Book Report Class Participation
