HIS 384Environmental History

Catalog

Introduction to the study of the history of human ecology, cultural traditions of ecological consciousness, and social contexts for understanding recurring conflicts. Discussion of grand narratives and microhistories with an emphasis on theoretical approaches, comparative examples, and timely issues (such as: climate change, colonialism, conservation, foodways, gender, inequality, invasive species, justice, nature, pollution, public health, race, rights, sustainability, and urban-rural connections).