SOCI 258 - Contemporary Russia:Society and Social Problems

Institution:

New Jersey City University

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Description:

This course studies social problems in Russia after the collapse of the Soviet Union-a rapidly changing industrial, urbanizing society in economic disarray. The course focuses upon the Russian approach to such problems as crime and juvenile delinquency, alcoholism, drug use, family disorganization, aging, physical and mental health, minorities and human rights, religion, and others. Russia's difficulties and proposed solutions are compared to American attempts to deal with similar problems are explored.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.njcu.edu

Phone Number:

(201) 200-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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