HIS 338 - Adv: Cults, Communes & Utopias

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

History

Description:

Throughout American history, inspired individuals have grouped together in an attempt to craft a new American society, a utopia to improve, or replace, institutions of the mainstream society of the day. Some groups- such as the Shakers-chose a celibate, communal life. Others- such as the Oneida Perfectionists- chose a lifestyle of multiple marriage partners. The Woman's Commonwealth was entirely female; the Koreshan Unity believed we inhabit the inside of a hollow sphere. By studying a variety of communal experiments from the late 18th century to present day, we'll gain insight into the social, economic, political, and other problems that challenged Americans in times both past and present and led some to attempt to create a better society.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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