GEOG 3068 - United States Environmental History 3 s.h.

Study of the history of environmental perception in the United States, from 15th - 21st centuries. Topics include settlement patterns, land management policies, environmental degradation and disasters, and the environmental movement. Concepts include nationalism, expansionism, romanticism, conservation, “wilderness,” the “Land Ethic,” environmental justice, ecotourism, ecosystem services, and sustainability. Special emphasis on Adirondack Park. A-E Only.
SUSF
Cross-listed with ENSS 3068 .
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 1000 or ENSS 1001 or ENSS 1010 or SoS.