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Theories of Modernity - SOC222

Modernity is characterised by a number of specific developments such as: democracy, capitalism, industrialism, nationalism, individualism and bureaucratisation. These are partly antagonistic, partly complementary tendencies. In this unit we will be examining these diverse trends through the prism of a range of classical theories of modern society. We will consider from among the following: Marx, Nietzsche, Weber, Durkheim, Mead, the Frankfurt School and Foucault. None of these has the key but we suggest that all remain a vital source of illumination into tendencies and potentials of the contemporary world.

Credit Points: 3
When Offered:

S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day

S1 External - Session 1, External (On-campus sessions: None)

Staff Contact(s): Associate Professor Pauline Johnson
Prerequisites:

12cp at 100 level or above Prerequisite Information

Corequisites:

NCCW(s): SOC232, SOCX222
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Unit Type:
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Sociology

Faculty of Arts

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