SOC 5410 Sociology of Genocide and Holocaust

The sociological study of genocide and the Holocaust includes the historical, political, economic, psychological, and sociological factors contributing to the development of state-sponsored terror. While historical and contemporary genocides are examined, the major focus of the course is on the European Holocaust and the roles of the perpetrators, victims, bystanders, resisters, and rescuers. The course also focuses on the response of the United States government during the Holocaust.
Credits: 3.0