SOC 440 - Sociology of Dying and Death

(3 S.H.)

This course will examine the social and cultural aspects of dying and death, including the concept of social death, ethical issues around end-of-life care, suicide, euthanasia, and the political economy of death. We will also explore topics in a historical and cross-cultural context, though the focus of the class will be contemporary American society. Prerequisite: SOC 150 - Introduction to Sociology. Grade only. Offered annually.

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