TY - BOOK ID - 86801148 TI - What is environmental sociology? PY - 2021 SN - 9781509544394 9781509544387 9781509544400 1509544402 1509544380 1509544399 PB - Cambridge Polity DB - UniCat KW - Environmental sociology. KW - Sociological theories KW - 500 Milieu KW - 652 Sociologie KW - Milieusociologie KW - books KW - Environmental sociology UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:86801148 AB - Given the escalating and existential nature of our current environmental crises, environmental sociology has never mattered more. We now face global environmental threats, such as climate change and biodiversity loss, as well as local threats, such as pollution and household toxins. The complex interactions of such pervasive problems demand an understanding of the social nature of environmental impacts, the underlying drivers of these impacts, and the range of possible solutions. Environmental sociologists continue to make indispensable contributions to this crucial task.This compact book introduces environmental sociology and emphasizes how environmental sociologists do "public sociology," that is, work with broad public application. Using a diversity of theoretical approaches and research methods, environmental sociologists continue to give marginalized people a voice, identify the systemic drivers of our environmental crises, and evaluate solutions. Diana Stuart shines a light on this work and gives readers insight into applying the tools of environmental sociology to minimize impacts and create a more sustainable and just world. ER -