This class examines the social causes of environmental problems, their connection to economic activity, and the over-time consequences of human interactions with their natural environment. A sociological approach to these issues includes a discussion of power, social inequality and environmental justice and an exploration of individual, social, and political solutions.

Antirequisite(s): Sociology 2220A/B, Sociology 2298A/B taught in 2020/2021.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.