SOCI 6960 Urban Latin America

SOCI 6960 Urban Latin America
Urban Latin America
This course is a study of the causes and social effects of urban growth and decay in rich and poor countries in the Americas. Examines contemporary urban social classes and political coalitions, and how these are changing with shifting regional economies. The course discusses theories of urban societies and regional growth, and examines case studies and theories from Latin America.
Pre-requistites: SOCI 2490 or LAST 1010, and SOCI 3220 or approval of instructor.
credit hours: 3