Controversies in Environmental Sociology - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521601029 ISBN 13: 9780521601023

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2004

Synopsis

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.

About this title

Book Description:

This is the very first comprehensive Australian textbook on environmental sociology. It covers all of 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.

About the Author:

Rob White is Professor of Sociology at the University of Tasmania.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0521601029
• ISBN 13: 9780521601023
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 214
• Editor: White Rob