J. Siry, Ph. D.

Tragedy of the Commons
1968
Questions to complete

What is a commons?


Literally?


Figuratively?


Describe with specific details from Hardin and McHarg, or other Walker selections, c/ear examples of elements or functions that contribute to a commons:

elements
functions

What is Hardin's obvious point?




Explain the class of problems to which the author is referring to by analogy to nuclear weaponry?




Why are National Park access and natural selection mentioned in the argument?

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