SOCY 3251 - Political Sociology

Sociological analysis of the relationship between social, economic and political systems. Focuses on power relations in society and its effects on the distribution of scarce resources. Topics covered may include: theories of power and the nation state, political participation and voting, religion and politics, the comparative welfare state, media and ideology, the global economy, war and genocide, revolutions, and social movements. Not open to students who have credit for SOCY 3250 or POLS 3250.

Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101, SOCY 1501, or SOCY 1511
Cross-listed Course(s): POLS 3251.

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