SOCI 562 - Collective Behavior

3 hours.
3 Credits

This course deals with the concept of collective action (sometimes referred to as collective behavior) and the various theories that are employed to explain this phenomenon, not only in the United States but also in other parts of the world. Examined also are the social factors that account for the emergence of this form of group action and the efforts that are made to contain it and the consequences of such action. Particular attention is paid to such forms of collective action as slave rebellions, strikes, protest demonstrations, fads, riots, and especially anti-colonial movements and other categories of social movements.

Offered (FALL OR SPRING)