Sociology 223 - Development of Social Thought
Fall
2013
01
4.00
Kenneth Tucker
TTH 01:15PM-02:30PM
Mount Holyoke College
85166
Clapp Laboratory 407
khtucker@mtholyoke.edu
'This course examines the origins and development of sociological theory in the nineteenth century. Focusing on the three most important representatives of the classical tradition in sociology - Karl Marx, Max Weber, and Emile Durkheim - we consider in detail the ideas of each, compare their perspectives on emerging industrial society, and assess their contemporary significance.'
Course limited to sophomores, juniors and seniors Prereq: Soci-123 or Anthr-105