MODERN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES

C&ESOC/SOC 985

Critical analysis of recent theoretical and methodological issues through presentations of research in progress.

C&ESOC/SOC/URBRPL 617

Social, cultural and personality factors influencing community development, with reference to developing countries as well as contemporary rural communities; consideration of theoretical and operational issues.

C&ESOC/SOC 573

Examines theories of community change and different models of community organizing.

C&ESOC 375

Specialized topics in community and environmental sociology. In-depth investigation into the sociological aspects of a variety of community and environmental issues, such as globalization, climate change, social and environmental sustainability, technology.

C&ESOC/SOC 140

Sociological examination of the linkages between the social and biophysical dimensions of the environment. Key topics include community organizing, local food systems, energy transitions, environmental justice, resource dependence, and sustainable development.