Geographies of Mining and Extraction

3 credits

Examination of environmental, social, political and economic aspects of mining and resource extraction in particular sites and transnational spaces. Issues considered include: How does extraction shape local communities and environments? How have indigenous claims and resistance influenced corporate strategies and vice versa? Is resource wealth a blessing or a curse? ***Prerequisite: 30 credit hours including one of GES 120 or GES 100.*** *Note: Students may receive credit for only one of GES 396AI, IS 390AF, or GEOG 396AI.*