Overview

Environment and Society explores the intricate relationship between human societies and the natural environment through a sociological lens. By integrating environmental sociology and sustainability studies, this book highlights the roles of governments, activists, and individuals in fostering a just and sustainable future, urging readers to reimagine their communities and take collective responsibility for the planet.

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9781071880432

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This book is engaging, highly readable, and does a fantastic job introducing theoretical concepts into discussions of modern environmental issues. Straightforward and relatable, at once conversational and academic. -- Professor Maggie Ramirez A comprehensive overview of the work in climate change over the last thirty years, and why climate change has yet to be firmly addressed in our culture. -- Professor Erin E. Robinson Wiedenhoft-Murphy′s Environment and Society is a welcome addition to the literature currently available on Environmental Sociology. The more intentional focus on social justice is especially important at this particular point in time. -- Professor Chad Sexton This book, addressed to U.S. undergraduates, is an important and much-needed step to bring the sociology of climate change in an accessible way to an undergraduate audience. -- Professor Devparna Roy Wiedenhoft-Murphy′s textbook presents an excellent overview of the many complex and interconnected dimensions of the relationship between environment and society. -- Professor Harland Prechel Environment and Society′s connection to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals helps it make a strong case for why environmental sociology matters. The book clearly defines concepts to help communicate complex ideas. -- Professor Michael D. Briscoe Using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as an organizing framework, this book provides a comprehensive look at the questions of governance, action, and justice regarding climate change and other environmental problems. -- Professor Charlotte Glennie Roberts

Author Information

Wendy Wiedenhoft Murphy is a Professor of Sociology at John Carroll University, specializing in Environmental Sociology, Consumer Culture, and Sociological Theory. She is the author of Consumer Culture and Society (2017), co-editor (with George Ritzer) of the Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Sociology, 2nd Edition (2020), and co-author (with George Ritzer) of  Introduction to Sociology, 5th Edition (2019).

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