This course examines how and why there are huge economic, political, institutional and sociocultural divides between developed and developing countries. Borrowing tools from historical sociology, social theory and comparative cultural analysis the course will discuss topics such as progress, growth, democracy, cultural values and well-being.

Antirequisite(s): The former Sociology 3377F/G.

Prerequisites(s): 1.0 from Sociology courses at the 1000 level or permission of the Department.

Extra Information: 3 hours.