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Rensselaer Catalog 2008-2009 [Archived Catalog]

STSS 4500 - Environment and Development

This course surveys the actors, processes, and proposed solutions to the problems of environment and development. The theory and practice of three main themes are explored: the background and context of environment in North and South; politics and economic development in the south; and the problems and prospects for sustainable societies in North and South.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: STSS 2300 or permission of instructor.

When Offered: Spring term, alternate years.



Credit Hours: 4