SOAN0365A-S12
Political Sociology
Political Sociology
Political sociology examines the way power operates in society. In this class we will approach this question through different lenses-Liberal-pluralism, Marxism, Elite theory-to achieve an overview of the field. We will cover a variety of related issues including questions of political parties and the state, nationalism, identity, revolutions, and social movements. We will strive to understand why unequal power relations exist and how they change. 3 hrs. lect.
Political sociology examines the way power operates in society. In this class we will approach this question through different lenses-Liberal-pluralism, Marxism, Elite theory-to achieve an overview of the field. We will cover a variety of related issues including questions of political parties and the state, nationalism, identity, revolutions, and social movements. We will strive to understand why unequal power relations exist and how they change. 3 hrs. lect.
- Term:
- Spring 2012
- Location:
- Warner Hall 208(WNS 208)
- Schedule:
- 2:50pm-4:05pm on Monday, Wednesday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Jamie McCallum
- Subject:
- Sociology/Anthropology
- Department:
- Sociology/Anthropology
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- NOR SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22160
- Subject Code:
- SOAN
- Course Number:
- 0365
- Section Identifier:
- A