SOCI 052 - War and Peace

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University of Pennsylvania

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Distribution Course in Society. Class of 2009 & prior only. Evan. Recurrent wars throughout history have led social scientists and laymen alike to the conclusion that war is an unavoidable institution. Is this a valid conclusion If it is, it is a particularly grim conclusion in a nuclear age when humankind has the technological capacity to extinguish all life on the planet. The purpose of this seminar is to address this question by exploring six theories of the causes of war and examining six strategies for preventing war.

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3.00

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Lecture

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www.upenn.edu

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(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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