Anth 590 The Anthropology of Violence
Theoretical and ethnographic exploration of the nature of violence. Topics include identity politics and nationalism; the biology of aggression and the cultural meanings of pain; state violence; symbolic and structural violence; and human rights. Expected preparation: 8 credits in socio-cultural anthropology (
Anth 304,
Anth 305 strongly recommended).
Slash Listed Courses
Also offered for undergraduate-level credit as
Anth 490 and may be taken only once for credit.