ANT 224 - Anthropology Of Development

Institution:

University of Rochester

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Description:

What is progress? Are universal theories of development possible? This course introduces students to major trends in the anthropological study of international development through ethnographic case studies from around the world. Topics include: indigenous people and development, the debate over sweatshops, global sustainability, and the role of culture in economic life. Previous experience in anthropology, macroeconomics, or economic history is suggested but not required.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rochester.edu

Phone Number:

(888) 822-2256

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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