Iss Wilderness Nature Amer Soc
Durham
Health & Human Services :: Recreation Management & Policy
Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
227
CRN: 10883
CRN: 10883
Provides students with an overview of the evolving relationship between wilderness/nature and American society. Examines the philosophy, ethics, and societal values in American society and its relationship to our natural wilderness. Recent issues are used as case studies in order for students to articulate, defend, and critique the ethical issues presented. Students are responsible for understanding and applying philosophical approaches developed by philosophers, writers, and activists associated with the wilderness, sustainability, biodiversity, hunting, suburban sprawl, environmental activism, endangered species, organic foods, and genetic engineering.
Attributes: Humanities(Disc)
Instructors: Sean McLaughlin
Times & Locations
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
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8/26/2024 | 12/9/2024 | TR | 2:10pm - 3:30pm | MURK 115 |
Booklist
Book | Details |
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WILDERNESS+AMERICAN MIND
(5TH 14)
by NASH Required
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