SOC 3160A - Political Sociology

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Dowling College (Closed)

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Description:

3 credits What is the socio-cultural basis of political behavior? What are the ethnic and economic origins of political leaders? These and related ques tions are discussed in this course. Students read material on political soci ology by Marx, Weber, and recent writers and explore the relationship between political institutions and organization and other social institu tions - religion, economy, education, and the family. Various forms of political authorities and the manner in which they are sanctioned or chal lenged are included. Prerequisite: SOC 1001A or 1002A or ANT 1002A or per mission of the instructor. Offered: 2008 - 2010.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.DOWLING.EDU

Phone Number:

(631) 244-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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