ERG 170/270 Environmental Classics (Fall)
Ray, Kammen
What is the history and evolution of environmental thinking and writing? How have certain "environmental classics" shaped the way in which we think about nature, society, and development? This course will use a selection of 20th century books/papers that have a had major impact on academic and wider public thinking about the environment/development to probe these issues – selections will include works that have influenced environmental politics and policy in the US as well as in developing countries. Some will be classic works from the natural and the social sciences, as well as commentaries relating to core works. Through the classics and their critiques, reviews and commentaries the class will explore the evolution of environmental thought.
What is the history and evolution of environmental thinking and writing? How have certain "environmental classics" shaped the way in which we think about nature, society, and development? This course will use a selection of 20th century books/papers that have a had major impact on academic and wider public thinking about the environment/development to probe these issues – selections will include works that have influenced environmental politics and policy in the US as well as in developing countries. Some will be classic works from the natural and the social sciences, as well as commentaries relating to core works. Through the classics and their critiques, reviews and commentaries the class will explore the evolution of environmental thought.
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