GEO 360 - Geography of Hunger and Food Supply

Institution:

William Paterson University of New Jersey

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Description:

Introduces issues raised by large scale/global hunger. The course focuses on worldwide and local perspectives regarding the nature, causes and consequences of hunger. Emphasis is placed on factors of accessibility to food; regional and cross-cultural aspects of food consumption patterns, production parameters, food distribution patterns; local, regional and global food marketing, and the use of food as a weapon.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wpunj.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 720-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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