SOC 3660 - Sociology of Terrorism

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Hawaii Pacific University

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Description:

This course is designed to introduce and examine domestic as well as international terrorism form a sociological perspective. The course will review major theories of terrorism; present the historical, religious, political, and ideological motives for terrorism; and discuss the threat that terrorism poses. Additional topics may include a sociological analysisof the contemporary terrorism issues of symbolic hate groups, esotericism, religious extremist organizations, and narco-terrorist drug cartels. Pre: WRI 1200; and SOC 2000, SOC 2100, or SOC 3100.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hpu.edu

Phone Number:

(808) 544-0200

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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