An examination of the pre-1950's social theories and their roots in philosophical traditions. An examination of post-1950's social theorists and their roots in philosophical and social theoretical traditions. A course organized to investigate special topics and current issues of significance to sociologists. May be repeated for credit when content varies. A broad and thorough grounding in the sociological literature on the role of law in society, law as a social institution, and legal actors as social actors.
Equal attention is given to social theory and empirical research.
The study of social, economic, and technological change in the Borderlands. Initial work on the thesis. Continuous enrollment required while work on the thesis continues.