ANTH 396 - Environmental Anthropology

Institution:

Western Oregon University

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Description:

Introduces students to the field of environmental anthropology. Explores relationships between culture, society and the physical aspects of environments across the globe. Examines major theories in ecological research and moves to a critical exploration of significant issues in the field today, such as religion and resource uses, indigenous environmental knowledge, economic development, conservation, cultural and human rights, and environmental social movements.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wou.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 838-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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