PO 208 - Theories and Ideologies in Environmental Politics

Given the extents of world attention and political controversy generated by different perceptions of environmental change and its potential impact on the human condition, it is important that students be exposed to the wide ranging political thinking and interests on the subject, which stem from the different theories, ideologies and values of the actors. This course will pilot students through controversies- the arguments and counter arguments- that separate the scientist’s observations of developments, the public perceptions of problems. It will be up to the students to dig further into the ideas that are presented-gathering other positions and bringing into the light the broad spectrum of theoretical thinking and ideological programs that underlie decisions for action or inaction on a particular issue. (Formerly PO 270)

Four credits.