History 206 - North American Environmental History

Institution:

Haverford College

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Description:

SO R.Edgington This course explores the complicated interactions between human communities and nonhuman natural environments in North America from the pre-Columbian period to the present. Topics include the "ecological Indian," the invasion of plant and animal species at the moment of cultural contact, the bison, hunt, law and water, urban environments, wilderness, and recent calls for environmental justice, amongst other topics.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.haverford.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 896-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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