Society and the Environment by Michael S Carolan
Without focusing entirely on what is wrong with the world around us, the third edition of Society and the Environment centers its discussion on realistic solutions to the problems that pervade and examines current controversies within a socio-organizational context.An engaging, well-organized, and comprehensive treatment of the core issues in environmental sociologyCarolan’s conversational style and pragmatic focus will help students connect with the subject rather than become depressed. Richard York, University of Oregon
I think this book is unique in its foregrounding of pragmatism. Even though both Bell and this book are positive, I think the manuscript in progress is more hopeful and accessible than Bell’s book. The special strength that would appeal to my students is its interdisciplinarity, its accessibility, and its lack of social scientific jargon.
Shaunna Scott, University of Kentucky
Carolan masterfully presents complex environmental problems (and their solutions) in a concise and lucid manner that will hold students’ attention. The standard framework for considering issues, the inclusion of exceptional case studies and ethical questions that will create a point of departure for many good class discussions, and the consideration of applied and practical efforts to protect the environment and manage resources all contribute to making this an excellent text and the backbone for any course in environmental sociology. Hats off to the author!
Stephanie McSpirit, Eastern Kentucky University
Michael Carolan is Professor of Sociology and Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Affairs at Colorado State University, where he teaches courses in environmental sociology and the sociology of food and agriculture. His books include The Real Cost of Cheap Food (Earthscan), No One Eats Alone: Food as a Social Enterprise (Island Press), and The Food Sharing Revolution: How Start-Ups, Pop-Ups, and Co-Ops Are Changing the Way We Eat (Island Press). He also mentors and supervises students in sustainability-related research around the world, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Columbia, New Zealand, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780367431440 |
| ISBN 10 | 0367431440 |
| Title | Society and the Environment |
| Author | Michael S Carolan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Year published | 2020-03-25 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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