SOC 240 - Sociology of Violence

Institution:

Adelphi University

Subject:

Description:

3 credits This course explores social and cultural theories, definitions, and perspectives on violence; examines the presence of violence in our contemporary society in various situations and events including family violence, bias violence, political violence, religious violence, state violence; looks at representations of violence in art and popular culture; explores perspectives on nonviolence.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

WWW.ADELPHI.EDU

Phone Number:

(516) 877-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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