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POLITICAL SOCIOLOGY

SOC 624
Course Description

Theory of democracy, political culture, comparative studies of voting behavior, political decisions, collective violence, regime breakdowns, social movements, mobilization processes, frame analysis.

Prerequisties

Junior standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring

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