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Course Catalog 2005-2006 
    
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ENVS 318 - Global Environmental Issues: Food Security


3SS
First Semester. This seminar explores the world food system—asking about distributive justice, security, sustainability, and human health. We look at U.S. food, in this context, inquiring into the causes of hunger. Environmental questions: potential for GM foods to reduce malnutrition, erosion of natural biodiversity, misuse of land and water resources. Social issues: land distribution and the landless movement worldwide, employment and income, how micro-credit might stabilize household income. Consent of instructor required.

Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment Limit: 14.
Mr. Wisner

Credits: 3 Hours



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