AN 485 - Social Theory

Institution:

Arcadia University

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

Survey of the contributions of major classical and contemporary social and feminist theorists, presented within their social and historic context. Considers works of Marx, Weber, Durkheim, Freud, Parsons, Mead and Goffman, as well as Gilman, Mitchell, Eisenstein and other feminist theorists. Reviews critiques and elaborations of the theories and assesses their influence on sociology today. (old #385) Prerequisite: A course in social diversity or contemporary social problems.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arcadia.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 572-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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