- Place
- Intensive
- Credits
- Lecture1 Exercise0 Experiment0
- Code
- 94093
- Syllabus updated
- 2012/9/26
- Lecture notes updated
- 2012/9/21
- Semester
- Fall Semester
Outline of lecture
Japan has a history of rapid economic growth accompanied with serious environmental problems in its industrialization since the Meiji era. After in severe situation especially in 1950s to 1970s, Japan could resolve major environmental pollution problems with big efforts of national and local governments, industries and civil society. For instances, air and water pollution problems caused by factories have been resolved in various aspects. But Japan still has problems to create a sustainable society. The history of Japan in this area will be illustrated and the lessons from these would be discussed.
Purpose of lecture
We are ready to provide the materials on japanese experiences of serious environmental problems. We will explain how japan could solve such issues.
Plan of lecture
After the outline of this lecture,we will refer to the relationship between civilization and the environment, and then we will take some concrete well-known examples such as Ashio Copper Mine Case, Minamata desease and so on. Next we will talk about the solid waste management, impact assessment and planning. Finally we will talk about Environmental Ethics.
Textbook and reference
Theo Collborn,Dianne Dumanoski,and John Peterson Myers: Our Stolen Future
Rachel Carson: Silent Spring
Donella H.Meadows,Dennis L.Meadows,Jorgen Randera,and William W.Behrens竇｢ｼ啜he Limits to Growth
Garrett Hardin : Lifeboat Ethics
Related and/or prerequisite courses
Japanese Culture and Society (No 94094)
Ethics for Scientists and Engineers (No 99408)
Evaluation
attendance 50%
small report 50%
