SOC 0235 - Environmental Sociology

Institution:

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

Environmental sociology examines the large-scale narrative on environmental issues. This narrative conveys the natural connections between people, animals, minerals, land, water, and plants. It also introduces social constructs: pollution, overconsumption, resource depletion, habitat loss, risky technology, and rapid population growth. This course examines the social significance of these and other environmental conceptualizations from the standpoint of culture, ideology, moral values, and social inequality.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pitt.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 624-4141

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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