Controversies in Environmental Sociology

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511804434

This comprehensive textbook deals with the key issues and controversies in environmental sociology today. Each chapter deals with discrete issues in a manner that captures the main debates, the central figures, and the social nature of environmental-related trends. The text reflects international developments in the area, as well as drawing upon specific case examples and materials. It includes contributions from leading experts in the field, and is compiled by one of Australia's best-known sociologists, Professor Rob White. Written in an accessible language, with further reading lists for students at the end of each chapter, Controversies in Environmental Sociology provides a timely introduction to the subject.

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Frontmatter
pp i-iv
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Contents
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Tables and Figures
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Author Notes
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Abbreviations
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Introduction: Sociology, Society and the Environment
pp 1-7
- By Rob White, University of Tasmania
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PART I - SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES
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1 - Old Traditions and New Ages: Religions and Environments
pp 8-25
- By Douglas Ezzy, University of Tasmania
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2 - Social Nature
pp 26-42
The Environmental Challenge to Mainstream Social Theory
- By Stewart Lockie, Central Queensland University
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3 - Gender, Eco-Feminism and the Environment
pp 43-60
- By Val Plumwood, Australian National University
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4 - Animals, ‘Nature’ and Human Interests
pp 61-76
- By Lyle Munro, Monash University
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5 - Governing Environmental Harms in a Risk Society
pp 77-91
- By Vaughan Higgins, Monash University, Kristin Natalier, University of Tasmania
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PART II - SOCIAL TRENDS
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6 - When the Population Clock Stops Ticking
pp 92-112
- By Natalie Jackson, University of Tasmania
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7 - Inequality, Social Differences and Environmental Resources
pp 113-131
- By Roberta Julian, University of Tasmania
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8 - Sustainable Technology: Beyond Fix and Fixation
pp 132-149
- By Aidan Davison, University of Tasmania
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9 - Think Global, Act Local
pp 150-167
Scalar Challenges to Sustainable Development of Marine Environments
- By Elaine Stratford, University of Tasmania
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10 - Citizenship and Sustainability
pp 168-184
Rights and Responsibilities in the Global Age
- By Julie Davidson, University of Tasmania
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11 - The Environment Movement
pp 185-203
Where to from Here?
- By Bruce Tranter, University of Queensland
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PART III - SOCIAL ISSUES
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12 - Moulding and Manipulating the News
pp 204-220
- By Sharon Beder, University of Wollongong
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13 - Agricultural Production and the Ecological Question
pp 221-237
- By Geoffrey Lawrence, University of Queensland, Lynda Cheshire, University of Queensland, Carol Ackroyd Richards, University of Queensland
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14 - Pathological Environments
pp 238-256
- By Peter Curson, Macquarie University, Lindie Clark, Macquarie University
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15 - Assessing the Social Consequences of Planned Interventions
pp 257-274
- By Frank Vanclay, University of Tasmania
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16 - Criminology, Social Regulation and Environmental Harm
pp 275-292
- By Rob White, University of Tasmania
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Index
pp 293-300
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Contents

Frontmatter
pp i-iv

Contents
pp v-vi

Tables and Figures
pp vii-vii

Author Notes
pp viii-ix

Abbreviations
pp x-x

Introduction: Sociology, Society and the Environment
pp 1-7

PART I - SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES

1 - Old Traditions and New Ages: Religions and Environments
pp 8-25

2 - Social Nature
pp 26-42

3 - Gender, Eco-Feminism and the Environment
pp 43-60

4 - Animals, ‘Nature’ and Human Interests
pp 61-76

5 - Governing Environmental Harms in a Risk Society
pp 77-91

PART II - SOCIAL TRENDS

6 - When the Population Clock Stops Ticking
pp 92-112

7 - Inequality, Social Differences and Environmental Resources
pp 113-131

8 - Sustainable Technology: Beyond Fix and Fixation
pp 132-149

9 - Think Global, Act Local
pp 150-167

10 - Citizenship and Sustainability
pp 168-184

11 - The Environment Movement
pp 185-203

PART III - SOCIAL ISSUES

12 - Moulding and Manipulating the News
pp 204-220

13 - Agricultural Production and the Ecological Question
pp 221-237

14 - Pathological Environments
pp 238-256

15 - Assessing the Social Consequences of Planned Interventions
pp 257-274

16 - Criminology, Social Regulation and Environmental Harm
pp 275-292

Index
pp 293-300

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