Sociology 203 - History of Sociological Thought

Institution:

Bard College

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Description:

Human Rights This course retraces the origins of modern social theory in the aftermath of the democratic revolutions in America and France and the capitalist Industrial Revolution in Britain. Readings are drawn in particular from the major works of Marx, Weber, Durkheim, and Simmel. In this way many of the enduring themes of sociology are introduced: alienation and anomie; social disorganization and community; class conflict and solidarity; secularization and the decline of traditional religion; and bureaucracy, division of labor, and professional expertise. The contributions of classical sociologists to subsequent social science, in addition to their political or ethical aspirations to criticize, reform, or revolutionize modern society, are assessed.

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4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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