Alex Priest

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sci - Resource Economics & Environmental Sociology
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Winter Term 2026 (1940)

R SOC 375 - Public Participation and Conflict Resolution

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

The anatomy of environmental and resource management conflict is examined through a lens of critical sociological theory and deliberative democracy. Focusing on contemporary case studies of conflict in energy production, forestry, conservation and protected areas management, social practices and strategies for conflict resolution are explored. Prerequisite: 54 units or consent of instructor.

LECTURE B1 (81353)

2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
M 14:00 - 16:50



R SOC 675 - Public Participation and Conflict Resolution

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

The anatomy of environmental and resource management conflict is examined through a lens of critical sociological theory and deliberative democracy. Focusing on contemporary case studies of conflict in energy production, forestry, conservation and protected areas management, social practices and strategies for conflict resolution are explored. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Not to be taken if credit received for R SOC 375.

LECTURE B1 (84522)

2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
M 14:00 - 16:50