Social theory and the global environment

By:

Redclift, Michael (ed.)

Contributor(s):

Benton, Ted (ed.)

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London; Routledge; 1994Description: 271p.-ISBN:

9780415111706

Subject(s):

Social ecology

DDC classification:

304.2 SOC

Summary: This book marks a watershed in the social sciences. The qualitative, critical perspective of sociology and allied disciplines challenges the technocentric `managerialism' which dominates environmental policy, its discourse and its impact. The authors explore the relationship between social theory and sustainability in an attempt to Transend technical rhetoric and embrace a broader understanding of `nature'.

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This book marks a watershed in the social sciences. The qualitative, critical perspective of sociology and allied disciplines challenges the technocentric `managerialism' which dominates environmental policy, its discourse and its impact.
The authors explore the relationship between social theory and sustainability in an attempt to Transend technical rhetoric and embrace a broader understanding of `nature'.

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