Assignment 1
Assigned reading: Hardin, G. 1968. Tragedy of the Commons. (available in Blackboard, see Content/Readings)
First, read the article, then provide thoughtful, reading-informed answers to these questions:
1. What is Hardin's key concern? Be specific, min. 1 page.
2. What evidence is Hardin presenting? Carefully explore and reflect, min. 0.5 page.
3. What solutions (and agenda) is he suggesting? Carefully read and reflect, min. 1 page.
Format: Minimum 2.5 pages, 12pt font, double spaced, standard margins
The purpose of this reading-discussion is to develop:
(i) an understanding of an influential population-environment debate;
(ii) an ability to recognize facts, and therefore distinguish science from pseudoscience;
(iii) awareness of influential (Eurocentric) ideologies, and the role they play in shaping dominant population control, land use etc. policies.
Article: The Tragedy of the Commons by Garrett Hardin, 1968.