SOC 305 - Post-Industrial Society

Institution:

Philadelphia University

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(writing intensive) Highly developed nations are ones that have moved from agricultural- and rural-based economies to industrial and manufacturing economics, and have then evolved into a post-industrial economy characterized by high technology, a strong service sector and a large "knowledge" class in ahighly urbanized and mobile society. This course explores the implications of the post-industrial economy and the transition from an industrial society. Topics may include the rise of a global and interdependent economy, the role of information technology, the creation of a suburban culture and the consequent crisis of old industrial cities. Prerequisites: SOC-2XX, WRTG-21X

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.philau.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 951-2700

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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