This Research Handbook presents the state of the art of empirical sociological research on the causes of, and solutions to, pressing environmental problems. It provides cutting-edge insights into some of the most urgent challenges facing humanity, including anthropogenic climate change and environmental pollution. The contributors argue that profound collective efforts to protect the environment are vital for sustainable development and offer practical solutions to specific contemporary issues.
Of these 18 nations, 14 had a greater than average (Agarwal, 1997; Gummerson & Schneider, 2012). Research also shows women who reside in communities with greater gender equality in economic terms tend to use their bargaining power to ...
This book explores the broad scope of crucial disciplinary ideas and areas of research, extending its investigation to the trajectories of thought that led to their unfolding.
This comprehensive overview of the first quarter-century of American environmental sociology introduces readers to the research and theoretical perspectives in this new field of study. Formally established in 1976 with...
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Overview of the cutting edge of research in environmental sociology, covering a broad range of theoretical approaches and empirical cases.
This thoroughly updated and revised second edition of this foundational Handbook combines practical and theoretical analyses to cover a wide array of cutting edge issues in international environmental law (IEL).
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" - Bonnie J McCay, Rutgers University "This is the desert island book for anyone interested in the relationship between society and the environment.
This incisive Research Handbook examines the relationship between energy and society, across both macro- and micro-scales, in the context of the climate crisis.