Sociology 220 - Sociol Amer Culture
Spring
2013
01
3.00
Kristen McCurley
TU TH 11:15AM 12:30PM
UMass Amherst
24144
The elements and dynamics of culture everywhere; special reference to Americana. Topics include culture as a set of historically grounded values and beliefs; culture's role in both expressing and subverting ideals; the frequent gap between ideals and reality. Prerequisite: 100-level Sociology course.