HIST 281 - Ecology and Equity

1 SS, CD
First Semester. Studies comparative environmental histories on a global basis through six integrated lectures, each followed by discussion. Topics include: the wilderness movement in the U.S., peasant-based environmentalism in India, the multiple careers of Mahatma Gandhi, and the German Green Party. Thematic issues include: forests, biodiversity, climate change, resource consumption, environmental conflict, and workable solutions. Students will write a brief paper.

Prerequisites & Notes
Note: Meets October 25-30, 2004 only. CR/NE or P/NP grading only.
Enrollment Limit: 25.
Mr. Guha, Mr. Fisher

Credits: 1 hour