History 188B - Environmental History of the Middle East

Institution:

Claremont McKenna College

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Description:

Khazeni This seminar presents a history of the natural and cultural geography of the Middle East. It explores how people have used, constructed, and perceived natural environments in the region extending from North Africa to the Iranian Plateau. Concerned with the interrelated themes of environment, society, and culture, the course focuses on the transformation of natural environments in modern times. Students will be asked to consider the ways in which different groups of people - peasants, pastoral nomads, imperial agents and engineers, among others - have shared in the making of these changes in the land. Offered every other year.

Credits:

1.50

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.claremontmckenna.edu/

Phone Number:

(909) 621-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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