Social Thought & Polic. Econ 189 - Intro/Radical Social Theory
Spring
2026
01AB
F 2:30PM 3:20PM
UMass Amherst
85013
Machmer Hall room W-22
This is an introductory course to radical social theory (formerly STPEC 190A). Our focus is the history of social thought in the West, and the post-colonial critiques of some of these ideas. In this course, students will learn that "radical" means "at the root," and radical social theory is theory that explains the roots of social inequalities and proposes ways of transforming society to achieve justice. (Gen. Ed. HS, DG)
Freshmen and sophomores only
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.