POLI 182 - Environmental Political Thought

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Vassar College

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(Same as Environmental Studies 182)The emerging awareness of ecological problems in the past half-century has led to a questioning and rethinking of some important political ideas. What theories can describe an ecologically-sound human relation to nature; what policies derive from those theories; and how do they value nature What is the appropriate size of political units What model of citizenship best addresses environmental issues This course addresses selected issues through readings in past political thinkers like Locke and Marx and in contemporary political and environmental theorists. Mr. Stillman Prerequisite: Students can only receive credit towards the Political Science Major for either 182 or 170, but not both.

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0.50

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Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.vassar.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 437-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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