Social Theory and the Global Environment

Social Theory and the Global Environment
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 322
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ISBN-10 : 9781134833030
ISBN-13 : 1134833032
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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'.


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