An Invitation To Environmental Sociology

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"Bringing social and environmental interactions together as an ecological dialogue"

The Third Edition of An Invitation to Environmental Sociology brings out the sociology of environmental possibility, inviting students to delve into this rapidly changing field. Written in a lively, engaging style, author Michael Bell covers the broad range of topics in environmental sociology with a personal passion rarely seen in sociology texts. With extensively updated material on our environmental situation, this edition challenges readers with the complexity of environmental puzzles.

New to the Third EditionOffers two new chapters - "Mobilizing the Ecological Society" and "Governing the Ecological Society"Improves the exposition and integration of the unifying concept of ecological dialogueDevelops the notion of virtual environmentalism as a practical application of environmental sociology to real-world problemsOffers a new integration of environmental social movement theoryDiscusses the latest theoretical trends in environmental sociology, including environmental flows, the Jevons paradox, disproportionality, degrowth, and participatory governance Presents evocative sketches that open each chapterIncludes many new examples of the theoretical concepts

AncillariesInstructor's Resources on CD-ROM, featuring chapter summaries, Powerpoint slides, projects and classroom exercises, test questions, and more, are available for qualified adopters. Contact Customer Care at 1.800.818.7243 (6am - 5pm PT) to request a copy.

Intended AudienceThis book is designed as a core text for courses in Environmental Sociology. It can also be used in courses such as Social Problems, Introduction to Environmental Issues, Human Dimensions of the Environment, and Environmental Ethics.

Michael Bell covers the broad range of topics in environmental sociology with a personal passion rarely seen in sociology texts. An Invitation to Environmental Sociology, 3/e challenges readers with the complexity of environmental puzzles. After reading this book, students will be informed and enabled to make their own private and public choices; and inspired to care about the social footprints on the planet.