Major - The Anthropocene
ANTH 2056 The Anthropocene
Hours:
Three hours of lecture per week for one term.
Credits:
3
Description:
Theories of the Anthropocene posit that we live in a new epoch that is characterized by the fundamental transformation of the Earth by human beings. This course explores ideas and debates about the historical roots and the long-term consequences of the Anthropocene and critically examines the long-distance networks of production, consumption, and exploitation that have shaped the contemporary world.