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Cornell’s department of government is devoted to the study of political power, political institutions, public policy, public opinion and participation, political economy, interactions between citizens and governments, and the international system.
The field of Government is divided into four subfields:
American Politics(the political behavior, policies, and institutions of the United States) Comparative Politics(the political institutions and processes of countries around the world) International Relations(transactions between states, international organizations and transnational actors) Political Theory & Philosophy(normative theories of politics and history of political thought)
Govt Undergraduate Prizes Announced May 17th, 2013
Tarrow to receive honorary degree from University of Padua May 10th, 2013
Herring’s research cited in article on Indian farmer suicides May 8th, 2013
Flores-Macias quoted in article about Obama’s trip to Mexico May 6th, 2013
Graduate students Nolan Bennett and Jason Hecht win the 8th annual LaFeber Prize for teaching excellence May 2nd, 2013
Political Theory Workshop See schedule
Politics, Sandwiches, and Comments (PSAC) Scheduled Fridays, 2012-2013
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