Social Theory and the Global Environment
Author | : Ted Benton |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 322 |
Release | : 2013-01-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781134833030 |
ISBN-13 | : 1134833032 |
Rating | : 4/5 (30 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Social Theory and the Global Environment by : Ted Benton
Download or read book Social Theory and the Global Environment written by Ted Benton and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-01-11 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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'.