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Consuming Sustainability: Critical Social Analyses of Ecological Change
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Description for Consuming Sustainability: Critical Social Analyses of Ecological Change
paperback. Editor(s): Davidson, Debra; Hatt, Kierstin. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 404.
Examining several contemporary environmental controversies-including water consumption, food safety, and air pollution-this guide illustrates how a critical perspective can aid in understanding such complex social, economic, and political issues. Key concepts in environmental social science are introduced to clarify controversies and address broader questions such as How do our consumption decisions affect ecosystems? Can we rely on governments to maintain environmental well being? Do those living in rural areas see the environment differently from urban dwellers? and Is sustainability possible? The discussion both examines the disputes and demonstrates that ecological problems and their solutions are as much social and political ... Read more
Examining several contemporary environmental controversies-including water consumption, food safety, and air pollution-this guide illustrates how a critical perspective can aid in understanding such complex social, economic, and political issues. Key concepts in environmental social science are introduced to clarify controversies and address broader questions such as How do our consumption decisions affect ecosystems? Can we rely on governments to maintain environmental well being? Do those living in rural areas see the environment differently from urban dwellers? and Is sustainability possible? The discussion both examines the disputes and demonstrates that ecological problems and their solutions are as much social and political ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Fernwood Publishing Canada
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
Number of Pages
264
Place of Publication
Black Point, Nova Scotia, Canada
ISBN
9781552661550
SKU
V9781552661550
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