SOCY 179Nature, Poverty, and Progress: Dilemmas of Development and Environment
Concerns about environmental change, including global warming, threats to the ozone layer, and industrial pollution, raise questions about Third World development. Simple views of the relation between society and nature, such as blaming population growth, industrialization, or poor people, seem to preclude higher living standards. Uses debates and case studies to explore more subtle and optimistic views of social-natural relations.
Enrollment is restricted to sophomore, junior, and senior majors, proposed majors, and minors in environmental studies, sociology, digital justice studies (formerly GISES), and Latin American studies/sociology combined majors. SOCY 15 recommended.
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When it runs
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 7:10pm–8:45pm | R Carson Acad 250 | S. Barbora | Open 16/40 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanjay Barbora | 4.8 / 5 | 1.8 / 5 | 100% | 4 |
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