SOC 240 - Sociology of Disasters

Institution:

Roger Williams University

Subject:

SOCIOLOGY

Description:

Prerequisite: SOC 100 Fulfills a course requirement in the Anthropology +Sociology Core ConcentrationSocial science is confronting the consequences of large humancreatedand human-enabled disasters. Earthquakes, fires, hurricanes,terrorist attacks, and biomedical threats shape modern life. This courseexamines the manner in which human activity generates, exacerbates,and responds to 'natural' and 'man-made' disasters.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rwu.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 253-1040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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