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SOC 411 - The Sociology of Disaster

1 semester, 3 credits-

Introduces the sociological dimension of disasters and major events, which disrupt the prevailing order of society by causing injury, death, and/or property loss to large numbers of people. Possible case studies include earthquakes, heat waves, hurricanes, oil spills, chemical releases, or terrorist attacks. Examples include the September 11th terrorist attacks, Hurricane Katrina, or the San Francisco earthquake. A service project is normally required. Same as AMS 411.


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