SOC S411 - Sociology of War

Institution:

UAS Ketchikan Campus

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

3 credits (3+0) Explores the phenomenon of war from a sociological perspective. The differences between "mythic war" as portrayed by the media, and "sensory war" as experienced by soldiers and civilians will be examined. Attention is paid to how governments and the media gain support for wars in democratic societies; the allure of war for both civilians and military; and how dissent is typically quashed at the initial stages of international conflicts. Prerequisite: SOC S101.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

SOC S101 US D- Concurrent

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ketch.alaska.edu

Phone Number:

(907) 228-4511

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