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Wikipedia:USEP/Courses/Readings in Environmental Studies (David Sonnenfeld)

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Course information

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Course description

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EST 495, Selected Readings in Environmental Studies: "An in-depth and independent exploration of selected readings from the environmentally related literature. Emphasis is placed on gaining insights and understanding from the readings, rather than producing an extensive bibliography." ESF Course Catalog

(EST 361, History of the American Environmental Movement: "Three hours of lecture and discussion per week. The historic and cultural origins and evolution of this complex, multifaceted social phenomenon called the environmental movement and its influence on public policies, values and lifestyles. The events, personages, philosophies and historical/cultural processes that marked and continue to drive various, competing attitudes toward nature, even within the United States environmental movement.")

Wikipedia assignment

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By the end of the semester, each student participating in EST 495 is expected to make significant contributions to at least one Wikipedia article related to the History of the American Environmental Movement.

Possible topics

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References

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  1. ^ "About USCAN," usclimatenetwork.org. Accessed: October 11, 2012
  2. ^ Nash, Roderick F. 2001. Wilderness and the American Mind, 4th ed. New Haven: Yale University Press, p.118.
  3. ^ Nash, Roderick F. 2001. Wilderness and the American Mind, 4th ed. New Haven: Yale University Press, pp.97-99.
  4. ^ a b Nash, Roderick F. 2001. Wilderness and the American Mind, 4th ed. New Haven: Yale University Press, p.117.
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