HIST 2955

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HIST 2955
Socialism in America

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Why no socialism in America? Scholars and activists have long pondered the relative dearth (compared to other industrialized societies) of sustained, popular, anticapitalist activity in the United States. Sure, leftist movements in the U.S. have often looked and operated differently than those in other parts of the world. But many Americans have forged creative and vibrant traditions of anticapitalism under very difficult circumstances. This class examines socialist thought and practice in the U.S. from the 19th century to the present. We trace intersections of race, class, and gender while exploring the freedom dreams of those who have opposed capitalism in the very heart of global power. (HIST-HNA)


Distribution Requirements (D-AG, HA-AG), (HST-AS, SCD-AS)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2024FA, 2022FA, 2019SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: AMST 2955, ASRC 2955

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10445 HIST 2955   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Rickford, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person