HIST2616 — Environmental Hist of Latin Am
A broad examination of human interaction with the natural environment in Latin America and how these interactions have shaped the region's social, cultural, political, and economic history. The course also considers historical and contemporary environmental challenges and people's responses to them. The course covers colonial, modern, and contemporary Latin America. Possible topics include: the Columbian Exchange, the Amazon, agriculture, economic development, cultural attitudes toward the environment, sustainability, conservation and environmentalism, ecotourism, indigenous rights, and urbanization.