Durham
Health & Human Services :: Recreation Management & Policy
RMP 511 (02) - Issues of Wilderness and Nature in American Society
Iss Wilderness Nature Amer Soc
Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
10
CRN: 51835
CRN: 51835
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.
Only listed majors in section: RMP:OTDR LDR&M, RMP:PROG&EV MGT, RMP:THERAP REC
Attributes: Humanities(Disc)
Instructors: Forrest Schwartz
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
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1/21/2025 | 5/5/2025 | TR | 11:10am - 12:30pm | MURK 115 |