Environmental Politics and Management

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

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This subject explores a range of contemporary Australian environmental issues, examining the history of their emergence and management during the past two centuries of European settlement. Case studies to illuminate ways of understanding and managing the Australian continent. The subject examines linkages between the scientific, cultural, economic and political dimensions environmental politics and management. Students should become familiar with mechanisms used to contain or resolve recent environmental conflicts, and be able to interpret them in the context of broader questions relating to ecological governance and sustainable development.

• be able to think critically about issues relating to Australian environmental politics and management;

• be able to develop a conceptual framework appropriate to understanding and interpreting Australian environmental issues;

• be able to learn research skills appropriate to understanding and interpreting Australian environmental issues;

• be able to write coherent and well-researched essays;

• be able to engage in effective oral presentations.