Langbeschreibung
This book establishes whether contemporary social theory can help us understand the structural origins of environmental degradation and environmental politics.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface.Introduction: Social Theory, Environmental Degradation andEnvironmental Politics.1. Capitalism, Industrialism and the Transformation of Nature:Anthony Giddens.2. Urbanism, Globalization and Environmental Politics: AnthonyGiddens.3. The Political Ecology of Capitalism: Andre Gorz.4. Social and Cultural Origins of Environmental Movements:Jurgen Habermas.5. The Sociology of Risk: Ulrich Beck.Conclusion: Social Theory, Socialism and the Environment.List of Abbreviations.Notes.Bibliography.Index.