Comparativists describe the United Kingdom as a “strong society, weak state” and France as a “weak society, strong state.” Of the two models, which in your view is better suited to address the problems of modern, post-industrial society?
Weak State
If you believe that a “strong society, weak state” is better suited to addressing the problems of modern, post-industrial society, explain why by responding to this thread.
Strong State
If you believe that a “weak society, strong state” is better suited to addressing the problems of modern, post-industrial society, explain why by responding to this thread.
I expect each writing assignment to have:
(1) A clear thesis statement, which addresses directly the question posed by the instructor;
(2) A body of factual examples that support your thesis; these examples may be drawn from either the assigned readings or properly cited sources researched independently by the student. Posted threads drawn from the work of another must be appropriately cited; plagiarized threads will be penalized;
(3) a coherent paragraph structure that emphasizes your main points and college-level English; and,
(4) A succinct concluding paragraph.
400-600 words
