Local Green Politics
How do local communities manage their local natural resources? How do they avoid a "tragedy of the commons" of natural resource degradation or ecological imperialism? Through case studies in wildlife conservation, ecotourism, protected area management, and environmental and conservation planning, we will study community-based natural resource management efforts. Case studies - from ancient times to the present - will be drawn from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the US. By the end of the course, students will be expected to critically analyze cases of resource management and mismanagement. 3 hrs. lect./disc.