Learning from Japanese Environmental Problems Learning from Japanese Environmental Problems
- 使用教室
- 集中講義等
- 単位数
- 講義：1 演習：0 実験：0
- 講義コード
- 94093
- シラバス更新日
- 2012年9月26日
- 講義資料更新日
- 2012年9月21日
- 学期
- 後期
講義概要
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.
講義の目的
We are ready to provide the materials on japanese experiences of serious environmental problems. We will explain how japan could solve such issues.
講義計画
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.
教科書・参考書等
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.BehrensⅢ：The Limits to Growth
Garrett Hardin : Lifeboat Ethics
関連科目・履修の条件等
Japanese Culture and Society (No 94094)
Ethics for Scientists and Engineers (No 99408)
成績評価
attendance 50%
small report 50%
