GOV 493A CULTURE,POLIT & THE ENVIRON

An examination of the impact of culture on environmental policy-making. An exploration of the ways in which present-day decisions about environmental policy have been reflective of cultural presumptions (whose culture?) about the environment, human settlement and economic development, and social values and power. Classes focus on such diverse issues as water resources, cultural resources, nuclear waste storage, and urban development and suburban sprawl.

Credits

4

Cross Listed Courses

This is the same course as AMS 493A, and ES 493G.

Prerequisite

Previous study in United States government and/or history is required.

Registration Restrictions

Open to juniors and seniors.

Enrollment Limit

Enrollment limited to 16 students.

Attributes

W