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Rensselaer Catalog 2014-2015 [Archived Catalog]

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STSS 2310 - A Century of Environmental Thought

This course examines the emergence of environmental consciousness in the United States throughout the 20th century. Students in this course will study the original writings of some of the most important thinkers and activists in the history of environmentalism, examine the social contexts in which their ideas formed, and consider their relevance to contemporary sustainability issues.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: STSS 1110 or IHSS 196x (Environment & Politics) or IHSS 196x (Politics of Global Environment) or IHSS 197x (Nature/Society) or permission of instructor.

When Offered: Spring term annually.



Cross Listed: Cross listed with STSH 2310. Students cannot obtain credit for both courses.

Credit Hours: 4


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