POLS 326 - Environmental Politics

Institution:

University of Hawaii-West Oahu

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Description:

This course looks at the current environmental crisis from the perspective of the two revolutions in humanity's relationship with the natural world: the development of agriculture 10,000 years ago, and the development of industrial-urban society beginning 400 years ago. This provides a context for evaluating the environmental politics of the United States, other industrial nations, and multinational corporations. The course concludes with a focus on Hawai'i and a consideration of alternative approaches. (DS)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

westoahu.hawaii.edu

Phone Number:

(808) 689-2800

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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