SCY3420 - The Sociology of Economic Life: Money, Morals and Markets

Leader: Dr Ray Jureidini

Offered

Not offered in 2007

Synopsis

The social bases of money and exchange in modern and traditional society. The ritual of exchange and the cash nexus. Topics will cover sociological interpretations of ethical issues concerned with the monetary valuation of various aspects of individual and social life. As an introduction to economic sociology, three theoretical and ideological paradigms will be canvassed: economic liberalism, political economy and economic sociology.

Assessment

Research report (2500 words): 50%
Examination (2 hours): 50%
Third-year students will be required to show a greater depth of critical analysis of arguments and issues than second-year students.

Contact hours

2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week

Prerequisites

First-year sequence in Sociology or permission

Prohibitions

SCY2420