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SOC 214
Theories of Political Life
SOC 214 SP
Not Currently Offered
This course will examine political life (mainly in the
United States) from both macro and micro perspectives. What
theories help us understand the structure of political life?
How do individuals form a political consciousness within
those structures? What will political life look like in the
1990s?
MAJOR READINGS
Ernst Barker, (ed;, SOCIAL CONTRACT
Mark and Engels, THE COMMUNIST MANIFESTO
Max Weber, "Authority and Legitimacy"
Anthony Giddens, "Durkheim's Political Sociology"
Seymour Lipset, POLITICAL MAN
C.W. Mills, THE POWER ELITE
Domhoff, William, THE POWERS THAT BE
Piven & Howard, THE NEW CLASS WAR
C.B MacPherson, THE LIFE AND TIMES OF LIBERAL
DEMOCRACY
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
In-class midterm, in-class
final and research paper
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
SOC151
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Fieldwork Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS SOC
Prerequisites:
SOC 151
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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