Sociology 185 - Environmental Inequality

Institution:

University of California-Santa Cruz

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Description:

Modern society not only assaults nature, it does so in ways that reproduce existing social inequalities. Reviews research on disproportionate exposure to risks and hazards, especially along dimensions of class and race, and examines the environmental justice movement. Enrollment restricted to junior and senior sociology and environmental studies students. Course 125 recommended as preparation. Enrollment limited to 42. A. Szasz

Credits:

1.25

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ucsc.edu/

Phone Number:

(831) 459-0111

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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