Seminar on Social Revolutions SOC 340 FA

Theories of revolution and social change will be examined with reference to case studies. Special attention will be paid to the problems of the state and state formation, ruling elites, vanguards, peasant rebellions, class conflict, and economic relations. The works of Skocpol, Gouldner, Weber, Wallerstein, Johnson, Parsons, Smelser, and Gurr will be foremost among the literature to be read and discussed. Students will be expected to study in some detail at least one empirical instance of revolution, such as China, Iran, Mexico, Cuba, France, Russia. Supplemental sessions will be required near the end of the term.

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COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture

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Level: UG Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: SOC 151

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997