课程描述

本课程通过集中研究自然的利用权与自然的利用之间的冲突，以及世界上不同地区对于“自然”的看法，来探讨人类和自然环境的相互关系。课程提供的相关阅读与电影资料将把环境冲突与土地使用权、打猎与捕鱼惯例、环境规律、环境知识（无论科学知识还是通俗知识）和有害垃圾联系起来。这些材料揭示了这类冲突给人类及其居住环境带来的社会、经济、政治以及环境的风险。课程开始，我们将对欧洲人心中的“自然”观念展开一场文化探索。之后，本课程将转向一系列对东非、南亚、欧洲东部、拉丁美洲和北美洲地区环境冲突的人种学和历史学研究。

课程要求

课程出席是必须的，并将被记入成绩。在未经讲师同意的情况下，缺席超过一节课将会被降低一个成绩等级。 书面作业：最迟在第5课结束后一天上交一份3至5页的报告；第9课结束后一天上交一份5至7页的报告；第12课结束后一天上交两份5页的问答题（共计10页）。

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Description

This class explores the interrelationship between humans and natural environments. It does so by focusing on conflict over access to and use of the environment as well as ideas about "nature" in various parts of the world. The readings and films shown in this course will consider environmental conflict in relation to land rights, hunting and fishing practices, environmental regulations, environmental knowledge (whether scientific or popular knowledge) and hazardous waste. These materials suggest the social, economic, political and environmental stakes of such struggles for both human actors and for the environments in which they live. After beginning with a cultural exploration of ideas of "nature" within European thought, this class draws upon a series of ethnographic and historical studies of environmental conflict in East Africa, South Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America and North America.

Class Requirements

Class attendance is mandatory and attendance will be taken. Missing more than one class without the permission of the class instructor will result in a lower grade. Written requirements: one 3-5 page paper due one day after Lec #5; one 5-7 page paper due one day after Lec #9; two 5 page essay questions (total 10 pages) due one day after Lec #12.

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