MN 112 - A Comparative History of Mining

3 Credit Hours
Lecture Hrs. 3

This course will explore the cultural and sociological dynamics associated with the mining industry. A broad overview of the important historical events that have shaped the energy and mining industry for the past two hundred years will be presented. Focus of this course will be on the community as the group of people who obtained their livelihoods directly from the energy sector, particularly mining, including employees of the mine, their dependents, extended families, mine operators, managers, supervisors, and owners. Energy and mining communities will be explored through analysis of various cultural perspectives and differences, particularly in the United States. A comparative analysis of the history and evolution of the various types of energy extraction throughout the world will be presented. Students will compare and contrast energy/mining culture in Australia, South America, the United Sates, and Wales. Emphasis will be placed on identification of the characteristics of the “typical” mining communities, cultural traits, personal influences, as well as the overall impact on society.
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