A survey of the fundamental principles of sociology and the basic factors conditioning social behavior.

Sociological perspectives on the study of power relationships, political communities, political processes, and institutions. The course addresses questions like, Who controls America's institutions? What are the rights and powers of ordinary citizens? How are decisions made about war and peace? About the distribution of resources? What is the relationship between political, economic, and ideological power?

A sociological analysis of the origin and development of social movements with an emphasis on detailed study of particular social movements.