POSC 127: International Environmental Politics

2008-09 2009-10 →
changes (lax) changes (strict) ▾ 2010-11 → 2010-11 →

Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; individual study, 1 hour; extra read- ing, 1 hour; written work, 1 hour

Catalog page 365

Prerequisites: POSC 020 or POSC 020H

Description: Introduces the study and practice of international environmental politics. Familiarizes students with major developments in the evolution of international environmental law and poli- cy. Topics covered include ozone depletion, acid rain, marine pollution and whaling, tropical deforestation, overpopulation, and the impact of environmental degradation on the politics of sub-Saharan Africa.