Sociology 4414 - Social Perspectives on Catastrophes and Homeland Security Policies

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University of Missouri-St Louis

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Description:

Prerequisites: SOC 1010 and junior standing or consent of instructor. This course examines the way social and cultural processes shape our experience and understandings of catastrophe and disasters.? It provides an analysis of the ways technological, organizational, cultural, and political forces affect policies dealing with catastrophe preparation and prevention in the United States.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umsl.edu/

Phone Number:

(314) 516-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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