Power,Politics and Society

SCLG2621

This unit will examine the core theoretical perspectives in the sociology of power, political action and political structures (Weber, Michels, Lukes, Mills etc.) and the central empirical issues in political sociology. These issues include state formation and governance, political ideas and ideologies in a "knowledge society", political parties, social movements and interest groups, globalisation, modernity and post-modern politics. It will engage with these concerns in relation to a selection of contemporary Australian and global issues in political sociology.

Unit of study details

Unit of study level: Senior

Credit points: 6

Commencing semesters: 2, 1

Further unit of study information

Unit of study handbook: SCLG2621

Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships

Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates

Available for study abroad and exchange: Yes

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