Politics and Society
Understanding the world helps us to understand our place in it. Learn about the important political and social events and people that have shaped, and are shaping, our world. Referendums and elections, democracy and dictatorships, recessions and depressions come to life when we explore the people whose power politics, passions and obsessions are unpacked.
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Exploring American Democracy
<p>The American political system was created as an experiment in democracy; deeply influenced by Eighteenth Century Enlightenment philosophy. The experiment survived the rapid expansion of the United
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Climate Change, Human Rights, Social Justice - Knowledge and Skills for Campaigning
<p>Providing current human rights, social justice and environmental principles including the human rights case for addressing climate change, risks associated with more than two degrees of global
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The Devil's Chessboard - The CIA and the Rise of the National Security State
<p>Explore the origins and development of the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States. A post-WW2 organisation, it was tasked with keeping the nation safe and eliciting information about
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Watergate 50 Years On
<p>The Watergate scandal destroyed the presidency of Richard Milhous Nixon and forced him from the White House - the first (and so far only) American president to have resigned from office. Fifty
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Race for the White House
<p>Now that the candidates have been selected, we will survey the field, including independents and minor parties, and see how the race stands. Who do the polls say is ahead? Are there any dark horses
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History Matters!
<p>History is important (it matters) and History as a subject has a lot of matter. Find out what is the matter with History at WEA. Learn about how courses are constructed, the time periods within
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Australians - Who Are We Really?
<p>The romantic image of Australians is as laid-back, relaxed, charming larrikins. But is this true? Was it ever true? Have we changed and if so why? We will look at the research to find out who we
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