This course offers an examination of environmental issues and concerns from a sociological perspective. Topics for review include environmental values, attitudes and behaviour; the environmental movement; the political economy of the environment, and environmental risk and risk assessment. Debates surrounding such concepts as sustainable development, deep ecology, environmental justice and global change will also be emphasized. Cross-listed: ENV-2502(3). Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and ENV-2502. Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and ENV-2502.
Prerequisites
SOC-1100 or SOC-1101 or ENV-1600 (prerequisite).