ANT 555 - Resource Management in Cross-cultural Perspective

Institution:

University of Maine

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

Examines the institutions used to reduce risk and uncertainty in selected societies dependent on renewable resources. Emphasis on fishing societies around the world with some discussion of the utilization of forests and rangeland by different societies. Studies the governance structures used to manage common pool resources including state systems, local level management systems and co-management systems. (SMS 555 and ANT 555 are identical.)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umaine.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 581-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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