Project description

The actions of people are crucial to environmental well-being. This course addresses the interrelationships between social phenomena�and�the�natural�(i.e., biophysical) environment. It is intended to (1) increase student awareness of these interconnections in their everyday lives; (2) introduce students to a variety of social science perspectives, including sociology, economics, psychology,�and�political science, that help us make sense of these connections; (3) identify the contributions of each of these perspectives to our understanding of environmental problems;�and�(4) discuss how�natural�resource management�and�environmental policy reflect these perspectives.�

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