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

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

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?

Directed readings and analysis in selected sociological topics. Cross-listed as WMS 350 with appropriate topic.

A look at the scientific and technological world views: the claim that tools are value-free, that knowledge (software, etc.) should be property; that natural and social reality should be quantified.