Environmental Studies 210f - Political Ecology

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Mount Holyoke College

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Description:

This course examines political, economic, cultural, and ecological factors that help shape human-environment interactions. It probes the influence of civic, state, corporate, and transnational institutions on environmental change by examining debates about environment and development, cultural perceptions of nature and natural resources, and the uneven distribution of environmental "goods" and "bads." Case studies draw local and international issues in the context of globalization including: agriculture and the global food system, health disparities and globalized industrial development, local impacts of climate change, water distribution and access, and sustainable development policies. Meets Social Sciences III-A requirement The department 4 credits

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mtholyoke.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 538-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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