POS 2310 - Environmental Politics

Institution:

Castleton State College (7.1.2023 merged into Vermont State University)

Subject:

Description:

This course will analyze various aspects of environmental policy making in both the U.S. and internationally. It will begin with various philosophical and ideological perspectives concerning the relationship between man and nature. There will be consideration of how environmental issues interact with various other types of societal goals, particularly economic prosperity, security and freedom. The class will study aspects of the environmental policy process and its outcomes in the U.S. by the use of a number of case studies relevant to particular policy problems (including air and water pollution; biological engineering; and energy). It will also be a consideration of the international regimes to deal with these issues, and the relationship between environmental and economic development issues. Fall, odd years.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.castleton.edu

Phone Number:

(802) 468-5611

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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