SOC 2450 NONVIOLENCE OF THE BRAVE: FROM GANDHI TO KING

Students are exposed to the ideas and personalities of political philosophers and leaders who have influenced major nonviolent social and political movements in the 20th century. Common themes appearing in the philosophies and action plans of Thoreau, Gandhi, King and others are explored and compared to the philosophies and action plans of leaders such as Mao Tse-tung, Malcolm X and others. The course includes readings, feature films and documentaries.

Credits

4 sh

Course Types

Sociology Elective; Anthropology Elective; Peace & Conflict Studies Elective

Previous Course Number

SOC 245

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