Global History of Waste

3 credits · Undergraduate

From nineteenth century to present. Environmental, cultural, economic and labor history of waste. Production, consumption and disposal practices. Environmental injustice and socio-economic inequalities associated with garbage and toxicity. Castaways as historical artifacts. Case studies of urban sewage, plastic and toxic pollutants, electronic waste, landfills, and recycling. Material culture studies and local site visits. Serves as repeat credit for students who have earned credit for HIST 2413W. [3] (P)