Study guide and discussion questions for “Democracy, Capitalism, and Transformation” by Immanuel Wallerstein. Come prepared to discuss the discussion questions next week (for the online class, discuss these questions this week on our discussion board).

Possible final exam essay question

The following question concerns “Democracy, Capitalism, and Transformation” by Immanuel Wallerstein. How does Wallerstein interpret the history of democracy? What is the relationship between capitalism and democracy? What does he see as the future of the present world system? This question is worth 12 points.

Discussion questions:

Do you think that the United States is a democracy? Why or why not?

What is your assessment of Wallerstein's understanding of democracy?

Let's talk about the future of democracy. Where do you see it going?

Here is the link: http://fbc.binghamton.edu/iw-vien2.htm