SOC 0434 - Political Sociology

Institution:

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

Political Sociology is centrally concerned with the nature and role of the state, and politics, in general. This includes a focus on the social basis of power and the political phenomena and consequences thereof. This course will provide a systematic overview of political sociology, including: the origins and development of the state, the nature and sources of power in our contemporary world, the relationships between class and state, class conflict and class politics, race and gender politics, the mechanisms of political control and domination, political organization, the politics of social movements, the nature and dynamics of nationalism and ethnic conflict, and a wide range of other topics related to politics and society. In this regard, we will approach the topic through political economy lenses, respecting comparative and historical dimensions down through the present day.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pitt.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 624-4141

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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