SOC U241 - Sociology of Violence

Institution:

Northeastern University

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Description:

Examines the interpersonal and structural causes and consequences of violent behavior, from individual acts of aggression to large-scale societal conflict. Topics include multiple homicides, sexual assault, international conflict, hate crimes, juvenile violence, mass media violence, and domestic assault. The relative effectiveness of various interventions at the individual and group levels are discussed.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northeastern.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 373-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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