SOCI 265 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Christian Democracy, Volkswagen, Acronym
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Why is war important in sociology: no wwi, no russian revolution, no russian revolution, no chinese revolution, no chinese revolution, no cold war. Realism as a technical theory of war: enemy of my enemy is my friend , state interests as more important than transnational feelings. States are machines for war: state expenditure (fiscal extraction) is for the purpose of war, only in modern times have states become more interested with civil needs. War has 2 sides to it: repulsive side. Diary of intelligent women who can survive berlin and russian soldiers by being raped continuously by one man instead of several. Democracy: taking your say when you go home from war . Civil rights: black soldiers returning home with confidence , civil rights reform. Florence nightingale- started basic cleansing in hospitals (changing hospital reform because of the challenge of war) Positive correlation between high levels of military participation and democracy.
