SOC 387 - Political Sociology

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Ursinus College

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Prof. Hudson Through exposure to classical and contemporary texts of politics and society, students will explore sociological perspectives on the nature, distribution and use of power in America and globally. We will examine the main theoretical contenders in the struggle to explain political phenomena like revolutions, social movements, wars and the emergence of states. As well, the course delves into the intersection of analytical categories such as race, class and gender with politics and the state. We will discuss the main locations and pathways of power in American society, and how power is changing in a "globalizing" world. Prerequisite: any 100-level course inAnthropology or Sociology or permission of the instructor. Three hours per week. Four semester hours.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ursinus.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 409-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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