Iss Wilderness Nature Amer Soc
Durham
Health & Human Services :: Recreation Management & Policy
Credits: 4.0
Term: January 2020 - January Term - online (12/27/2019 - 01/18/2020)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: January 2020 - January Term - online (12/27/2019 - 01/18/2020)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
25
CRN: 30011
CRN: 30011
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: Online (no campus visits), Humanities(Disc), EUNH
Instructors: STAFF
Times & Locations
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
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12/27/2019 | 1/18/2020 | Hours Arranged | ONLINE |
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