Cultural adaptations to the environment are set within globalization processes. New symbolic, historical and political ecologies arise out of the hubris of classical models. The advocacy role of applied ecological anthropology and the consequences of Western cultures' adaptive capacities will be examined. Prerequisite(s): second year standing or equivalent. Lectures three hours a week. [0.5 credits]
Cultural adaptations to the environment are set within globalization processes. New symbolic, historical and political ecologies arise out of the hubris of classical models. The advocacy role of applied ecological anthropology and the consequences of Western cultures' adaptive capacities will be examined. Prerequisite(s): second year standing or equivalent. Lectures three hours a week. [0.5 credits]
