ENGL 40745 - Perspectives on Nature and Environment in America

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

English

Description:

Throughout American history, those who took a hand to alter nature - or raised one to preserve it - have rarely been concerned exclusively with the continent's ecosystems. Rather, they saw themselves as advancing lofty ideals, such as progress or freedom. After a general introduction to American environmental history, this course examines how nineteenth and twentieth century American explorers, activists and writers have understood our alterations to landscape and river, and what the stakes are for modern environmentalists who seek to preserve what wilderness remains.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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