Global and Local Mining

3 credits

This course examines the environmental, political, and social justice aspects of mining and resource extraction in various countries. How does extraction shape local communities and environments? How have indigenous claims and resistance influenced corporate and government strategies and vice versa? Is resource wealth a blessing or a curse? ***Prerequisite: IS 100 or 30 credit hours.*** *Note: Students may receive credit for one of IS 390AF, GES 396AI, or GEOG 396AI.*