Sociology 309 - Environmental Sociology Norgaard

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Whitman College

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Description:

What social structural conditions produce ecological decline What agricultural, extractive, and industrial technologies have driven global ecological problems How are societies around the world impacted This course will review sociological theory on the causes and consequences of ecological degradation and resource scarcity. Topics will include: specific local and global ecological problems, theories an political economy of the environment, the treadmill of production, environment and risk, the sociology of environmental science, globalization and environmental movements. The course will consist of lecture, discussion, papers and an out-of-class project. We will also view and discuss films. This course is open to all students but previous course work in sociology would be very helpful.

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3.00 - 4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.whitman.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 527-5111

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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