Environmental Sociology
Theory and Practice
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Michael D. Mehta, Éric Ouellet (Eds.)
Captus Press,
ISBN
978-1-895712-80-3
(1995)
418 pages, 700 g, 7.125 X 9.125,
$39.00
(US$39.00)
This volume of original articles, by leading North American
researchers, academics and
practitioners in the fields of sociology, environmental studies,
geography and political
science, provides a foundational framework for a more integrated
environmental sociology.
It defines and synthesizes the various theoretical perspectives in the
field and contains
a number of case studies for practical reference.
Environmental Sociology is not only a sociology of the environment,
but rather a
sociology informed by an understanding of ecological limits. In this
book, a wide range of
issues are covered including theories of risk, sustainable development,
behaviour and
design, urban planning, social impact assessment, resource management,
energy, and
research on both natural and technological hazards.
Anyone interested in this diverse and emerging field will find this
book very helpful
in providing a basic framework for understanding these important
issues. The case studies
presented in section two of the book can be applied to sociological and
environmental
situations world-wide. Environmental Sociology: Theory and Practice
can be used as
a textbook for such courses as sociology, environmental studies,
political science, and
geography. For academics, professionals, and librarians, it is also a
key resource in this
new field of growing importance.
1: The Theoretical Approach
2: The Case-Study Approach
- Social and Political Factors in Environmental Protection in
Canada (Louis Guay)
- The Making of a Polluter: A Social History of Uniroyal Chemical
in Elmira (David Cameron)
- Organizational Analysis and Environmental Sociology: The Case of
Greenpeace Canada (Éric Ouellet)
- Environmental Harmony and Human Perception of Nature Ecosystem
Management Tools for Land-use Planning (Paul Harpley and Rob Milne)
- Provincial Innovation in Policy Making: Ontario Moves towards
Putting the Public into Public Transportation (Anton H. Turrittin)
- Press Analyses and Environmental Management (Robert Tessier)
Index
List of Contributors
