Same as Middle Eastern Studies 343 (Topic 1). Critically examines the social, political, and intellectual dynamics that shaped the different forms of political community, economic organization, and public culture over the past century. Covers colonialism, liberalism, Arab socialism, authoritarian capitalism, and Islamic republicanism. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: History 334E, Islamic Studies 373 (Topic 5), Middle Eastern Studies 343 (Topic 1). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.