Sociology 465 - E nvironmental Sociology

Institution:

St Lawrence University

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Description:

What is the "environment"? How do we know it's in trouble? Whshould we protect it? What are we protecting it from? Who are we protecting it for? We examine both the social origins of the major environmental stresses facing us today and the political conflicts that these stresses have produced. We focus on the role of society's use of natural resources in creating these crises, as well as the way societies identify them as social problems, then examine the social responses. We explore the ways in which these responses lead to political conflicts. Finally, we examine the outcomes of environmental conflicts at local, national and international levels and seek to develop viable solutions to real socioenvironmental problems.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stlawu.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 229-5011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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