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May 18, 2024
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HST 373 - Environmental History of Latin America1 course unit
An overview of environmental issues in the region known as Latin America and the Caribbean since its “discovery” in the early sixteenth century through the present day. This course explores settlement, disease, deforestation, and social inequalities through the lenses of colonialism and the Columbian Exchange, capitalism, and globalism. A variety of topics are considered, including health care, the Amazon, ecotourism, and sexual tourism.
Meets general academic requirement D or H and effective Fall 2013 DE and HU.
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