SOC 280 - Political Sociology 3 s.h.

Analyzes sociological perspectives on the relations of state and society and on the functioning of political institutions. Topics include the social basis of politics; the political significance of bureaucratization; culture and political action; the nature of power, legitimacy, authority, and law; dynamics of revolutions; conflict theory; and ideology. Surveys relevant material in the writings of Weber, Marx, Pareto, and Michels.
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Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.