Social Theory and the Environment

, by Goldblatt, David

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ISBN: 9780745613284 | 0745613284
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 4/11/1996

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This book establishes whether contemporary social theory can help us understand the structural origins of environmental degradation and environmental politics.

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Preface	p. ix
Acknowledgements	p. xi
Introduction Social Theory, Environmental Degradation and Environmental Politics	p. 1
Capitalism, Industrialism and the Transformation of Nature: Anthony Giddens	p. 14
Urbanism, Globalization and Environmental Politics: Anthony Giddens	p. 52
The Political Ecology of Capitalism: Andr? Gorz	p. 74
Social and Cultural Origins of Environmental Movements: J?rgen Habermas	p. 112
The Sociology of Risk: Ulrich Beck	p. 154
Conclusion: Social Theory, Socialism and the Environment	p. 188
Abbreviations	p. 204
Notes	p. 206
Bibliography	p. 230
Index	p. 243
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