PS 540 Capitalism, Crises and Ecology
Explores the underlying causes of many of the problems that humanity faces in the early 21st century, 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.
Slash Listed Courses
Also offered for undergraduate-level credit as
PS 440 and
Intl 440 and may be taken only once for credit.