SOCI 450 - The Sociology of War and Militarism

Institution:

University of Baltimore

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Description:

An exploration of the reasons why people resort to violent methods of confrontation in the pursuit of their interests. Lethal conflict management whereby one group seeks to coerce another over a disputed issue is an accepted form of violence in most societies. Course reviews theories of warfare that relate specific sociological and political factors to the use of violence as a method of conflict management. Elaborates on militarism as an institution and shows how it developed from the simple "tribal" societiesinto the vast military-industrial complexes of modern societies. Formerly titled The Anthropology of Violence and Warfare.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ubalt.edu

Phone Number:

(410) 837-4200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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