ERS 385: Outline and Theme Readings

NOTE: Click on the theme title to see the readings for the theme. Useful WWW sites for each theme can be found at the end of the 385 home page.

Part 1. The challenge: What are our concerns about the environment? What is the nature and challenge of the problems we face?

Part 2. The solution: Given that we need to change how we do things, what is the change that is needed?: 2a. The Conserver Society notion; 2b. Sustainable development; 2c. Retorts to Sustainable Development

Part 3. Technological considerations: In the 70s, it was widely believed that environmental concerns could be dealt with by technology.: 3a. Technologies; 3b. Appropriate Technology

Part 4. Societal considerations: Now we understand that new technology is not the answer, but rather that we have to change how we interact with the world.: 4a Ecological Economics; 4b Values and Lifestyles

Part 5 So What?: Can we make the changes we need to make? What does the future hold?

Last updated: 5 October, 1996 jjk