Environment and Society: A Critical Introduction (Critical Introductions to Geography) - Hardcover

Robbins, Paul; Hintz, John G.; Moore, Sarah A.

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9781405187619: Environment and Society: A Critical Introduction (Critical Introductions to Geography)

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ISBN 10: 1405187611 ISBN 13: 9781405187619

Verlag: Wiley-Blackwell, 2010

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ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY: A CRITICAL INTRODUCTION IS AN OVERVIEW OF THE DIVERSE CONCEPTUAL TOOLS AND TRADITIONS FOR THINKING ABOUT, EXPLAINING AND ADDRESSING THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES WE FACE IN THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD. PROVIDES AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES WE FACE IN THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD THROUGH FOUNDATIONAL THEORETICAL IDEAS ILLUSTRATED WITH CONCRETE, EVERYDAY EXAMPLES UTILIZES COMPELLING, CONVERSATIONAL LANGUAGE TO EXPOUND ON THEORY, HISTORY, AND SCIENTIFIC TOPICS, MAKING THE TEXT ACCESSIBLE TO A DIVERSE READERSHIP DRAWS UPON CONTEMPORARY THEORETICAL UNDERSTANDINGS IN NATURE/SOCIETY THEORY WHILE DEMONSTRATING THROUGH PRACTICE AND DEPLOYMENT INCLUDES DISCUSSION OF KEY HISTORICAL EVENTS, TOPICAL ISSUES, AND POLICIES, AS WELL AS SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS

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"Combining theory and case material, this title provides an accessible insight into one of the most important issues of our time." (The Environmentalist, May 2010)

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Environment and Society: A Critical Introduction is an overview of the diverse conceptual tools and traditions for thinking about, explaining and addressing the environmental challenges we face in the contemporary world. Provides an introduction to the environmental challenges we face in the contemporary world through foundational theoretical ideas illustrated with concrete, everyday examples Utilizes compelling, conversational language to expound on theory, history, and scientific topics, making the text accessible to a diverse readership Draws upon contemporary theoretical understandings in nature/society theory while demonstrating through practice and deployment Includes discussion of key historical events, topical issues, and policies, as well as scientific concepts

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