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Environment and Society: A Critical Introduction (Critical Introductions to Geography),Used
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A comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the conceptual tools used to explore realworld environmental problemsEnvironment and Society: A Critical Introduction, Third Edition demonstrates how theoretical approaches such as environmental ethics, political economy, and social construction work as conceptual tools to identify and clarify contemporary environmental issues. Assuming no background knowledge in the subject, this readerfriendly textbook uses clear language and engaging examples to first describe nine key conceptual tools, and then apply them to a variety of familiar objectsfrom bottled water and French fries to trees, wolves, and carbon dioxide. Throughout the text, highly accessible chapters provide insight into the relationship between the environment and presentday society.Divided into two parts, the text begins by explaining major theoretical approaches for interpreting the environmentsociety relationship and discussing different perspectives about environmental problems. Part II examines a series of objects, each viewed through a sample of the theoretical tools from Part I, helping readers think critically about critical environmental topics such as deforestation, climate change, the global water supply, and hazardous ewaste. This fully revised third edition stresses a wider range of competing ways of thinking about environmental issues and features additional cases studies, uptodate conceptual understandings, and new chapters in Part I on racializd environments and feminist approaches. Environment and Society: A Critical Introduction, Third Edition: Covers theoretical lenses such as commodities, environmental ethics, and risks and hazards, and applies them to touchstone environmentsociety objects like wolves, tuna, trees, and carbon dioxide Uses a conversational narrative to explain key historical events, topical issues and policies, and scientific concepts Features substantial revisions and updates, including new chapters on feminism and race, and improved maps and illustrations Includes a wealth of inbook and online resources, including exercises and boxed discussions, chapter summaries, review questions, references, suggested readings, an online test bank, and internet links Provides additional instructor support such as suggested teaching models, fullcolor PowerPoint slides, and supplementary teaching materialRetaining the innovative approach of its predecessors, Environment and Society: A Critical Introduction, Third Edition remains the ideal textbook for courses in environmental issues, environmental science, and nature and society theory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Environment and Society: A Critical Introduction'? A: The book focuses on the relationship between the environment and society, using theoretical approaches to explore contemporary environmental problems.
- Q: Who is the author of this textbook? A: The author of 'Environment and Society: A Critical Introduction' is Paul Robbins.
- Q: What is the publication date of the latest edition? A: The third edition was published on April 4, 2022.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 400 pages.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics include environmental ethics, political economy, social construction, deforestation, climate change, and hazardous e-waste.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in environmental studies? A: Yes, the book assumes no prior background knowledge and is designed to be reader-friendly for beginners.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the textbook include additional resources for instructors? A: Yes, it includes suggested teaching models, PowerPoint slides, and supplementary teaching materials.
- Q: Are there any updates in the third edition compared to previous editions? A: Yes, the third edition includes new chapters on feminism and race, additional case studies, and improved maps and illustrations.
- Q: Can this book be used for courses in environmental science? A: Yes, it is ideal for courses in environmental issues, environmental science, and nature and society theory.