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Social Science: SOCIOLOGY HISTORY POLITICS DISCOURSE And Critical thought
by Craig Gilbert- Prof B
UNDERSTANDING THE MAKEUP OF OUR SOCIETY and our directions (series of lectures)We need more thinking an understanding
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Geopolitics- trying to make sense of May 2026
We have sometimes to step out and look at events unfolding. I always say Cause - effect. So here is what has been happening on domestic and international with our foreign policy which seems illogical- is there something behind the scene?
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The Polarization of America
This goes back to the Reagan years and the time since which looks at the causes for political polarization in the USA.
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Revisionist History CA- T
This focuses in on history and perspectives of History in California
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Revisionist History
Part one looking at the past and identifying Revisionist history to the modern day. Focus on Texas and Florida
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Historical Theories and Persepectives
How we study history - What is the process and why for discovery.
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Greek Stoicism and Buddhist Philosophy a deeper look 2
Looking at the schools and more connecting and differing beliefs between these two thoughts.
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Comparing Stoic Philosophy to Buddhism
This is a look at the similarities and differences between the two. Amazing the Similarities between Greece and India
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Anomalies in the Sky
This is an overview of history writing of things and unknown objects in the Sky. Here we look at the ideas and that sighting are recorded going back some 10,000 years.
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Marxism to Soviet Style Communism
This was not what Marx Envisioned. Just became a brutal Dictatorship under Lenin who paved the way for Stalin. This was a repressive regime. Left or right? What is the difference when one small group of elites control all.
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What is a Passport Bro and history
I mix my reactions on this too. This has been a trend effecting a few countries especially Colombia. This is a trend and the reasons for it and where it is heading?
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Imperialism
I had lots of questions about today- so here I reflect on the past and define it and why Imperialism is not popular and why it failed.
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Rise of Fascism
This is a history of Fascism and explains what it was in the 20th Century and how Mussolini took over. We define Fascism and look at its development and ideology.
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Colombia Part II
Here I explain some of the changes in Colombia I have noticed through the Years- from my beginnings there in 2009 to recent trends. There are good and bad of course.
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Colombia and Latin America my experiences
A personal experience and thoughts on Colombia and Latin America.
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US Involvement in Vietnam
This is a brief overview of Vietnam and why we were in Vietnam. What did the Vietnamese think?
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Factors leading to the Collapse of Empires- Nations
The steps of why great nations or empires have collapsed in history. Are we next?
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History of Globalization
History and definition of Globalization through to today.
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The Impact of Industrialization
Defining Industrialization- how it began and transformed society here in the US but with changes in England again.
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Comparing the history of Codes Hammurabi and Moses
Here looking at the inspiration and the codes from Babylon and Moses. How are they similar? How are they different?
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What is Project 2025?
This currently is being implemented. So a little background on what it is and the major contributors and factors. How is it shaping the USA?
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The 1960's Free Speech movement and Hippies
A more detailed look at the beginnings and how they are similar and different.
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The Creation of Suburbs 1950's
Life economics and status of the Suburbs in America. Some positives and negatives.
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Spanish Exploration of California
This continues the second Main exploration of California and the Spanish being discouraged.
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Exploration and discovery of California
Very early from Drake through the Spanish covering a period of over 100 years. - With no colonization.
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The US and pre- WWII
What the US was doing from 1939-1941 before Declaring official War involvement.
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Feminist Movement and Society
Here I look at the issues with modern Dating and go through the history of Feminism the ideas and changes within Society. What do you see?
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Homelessness part 2
Solutions for Homelessness- It is complex- but people and politicians need to decide to change things and my conclusions are do what makes sense.
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Homelessness in America- Part one
This episode goes through the history and what has happened. This is part one- Part 2 will look at possible solutions.
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Looking at Conservatism and Liberalism
What do these terms mean? Where did they come in history and how they are used. Defining and examples.
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Diversity- Blessing or a curse
Let's look at what it means and why it is controversal. A simple study
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How to get more financially so to enjoy life.
Our system is set up against you if you work for a living. Some small changes can help you prosper. This is not advice but some hints on having a little more financially.
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How the Rich got their wealth and keep their wealth
A history behind how politicians and the wealthy work together to make sure you work and they stay rich.
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The Rise of Content Creators
Something new which is popular today- what's the good and bad of this? How do they effect us?
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California present and future concerns and controversies
Based on the past, what can we expect for the future. Some of my personal observations on the history and status of the Republic. The Good- the Bad and the Terrible.
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Hollywood of California
A look at the industry and the growth from inception though the 1990's.
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Early Spanish Exploration and Settlement- CA part 2
Later more than 150 years after claiming California Spain decides to send in Military- and Priests and Colonists into California
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Early Spanish Exploration of California
This is the first approaches to California- An Overview and Part one of two.
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Building the Transcontinental Railway
California was an Island- The Railway changed this and set a different path for California and the Nation.
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The Economic Reasons behind the War of Independence
Civil War? War of Independence or Revolutionary war?Looking at economic justification behind this.
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English Exploration
Here England decides to start exploration and give Spain a run for their monopoly on Exploration and the new world.
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Age Of exploration - the Swedes and Dutch
These two European nations did explore and had colonies around the world. Here are some of their activities.
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Age of Exploration- the Portuguese
A look at the Portuguese and their accomplishments in Africa and the New world.
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History- Spanish Colonization of the New World-1
this is the first looking at the Spanish and their colonization of the New World
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Immigration
Policies and quotas against Immigrants from 1920's to 2000. Reagan was pro- immigration
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Immigration Acts
Immigrants and not so welcome treatment and interactions. Denial of Chinese and not considered Citizens.
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Immigration who was welcomed who was not
What groups came to the US? What did they encounter and why did they come?
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Immigration the beginning in the Colonial Period
Here I trace the colonial period and Age of Exploration and the conquest and rise of immigrants in the New World.
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Government waste?
Where does our government get the money from?Where is the government spending the money?
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The Collapse of Civilizations
This is mainly about factors with the Collapse of Rome and the Han Dynasty but are there similarities today? What do you think?
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Han China and Ancient Rome
A look and comparison between these two Civilizations. We look at some similarities and differences.
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UNDERSTANDING THE MAKEUP OF OUR SOCIETY and our directions (series of lectures)We need more thinking an understanding
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