Sociology 349 - Environmental Social Movements Norgaard

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Whitman College

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Why do social movements happen Why do some social movements succeed in producing change while others fail What are differences between environmental movements in the United States and other nations How do different experiences across gender, race and class inform the emergence, goals and dynamics of environmental social movements This course will use micro and macro sociological theory to study social change, reform and collective behavior using environmental movements and environmental backlash movements as case studies. We will bring both national and global focus to our study of collective action and social change. The course will be reading intensive. We will view and discuss films. Evaluation will be based on reading discussion, research papers and individual projects. This course is open to all students but previous course work in sociology or related topics is strongly advised.

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3.00

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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

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Semester

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