Intl 440 Capitalism, Crises and Ecology
Explores the underlying causes of many of the problems that humanity faces today, tracing its origins to the development of capitalism. First, we will study capitalism’s contradictions and crises-prone dynamics. Second, we will analyze a diversity of contemporary economic, social and environmental crises. Finally, we will explore alternatives, such as agroecology, that emphasize cooperative over competitive relations between humans and with the environment.
Cross Listed Courses
This is the same course as
PS 440 and may be taken only once for credit.
Slash Listed Courses
Also offered for graduate-level credit as
PS 540 and may be taken only once for credit.
Prerequisite
upper-division standing