Description
Environment and Society: Sustainability in the Age of Climate Change by Wendy Wiedenhoft Murphy explores the intricate relationship between human societies and the natural environment through a sociological lens, emphasizing the urgent need for sustainability in the face of climate change. By integrating environmental sociology and sustainability studies, this book highlights the roles of governments, activists, and individuals in fostering a just and sustainable future, urging readers to reimagine their communities and take collective responsibility for the planet.
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
About the Author
Chapter 1: Climate Change and Sustainability
Toward a Sociology of Climate Change and Sustainability
Climate Change 101
Climate Resilience: Mitigation and Adaptation
Sustainability 101
Conclusion
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Chapter 2: Nature, Society & Environmental Ethics
A Brief History of Society and Nature
Environmental Ethics: Preservation,Conservation, and Ecology
Inclusivity: Eco-Feminism and Indigenous Knowledge
Conclusion
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Chapter 3: Population
Malthusian Population Theory and its Critics
Demographic Transition Model
Immigration and Migration
Urbanization
Conclusion
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Chapter 4: Consumption and Affluence
Household Consumption
Unsustainable Consumption: Planned Obsolescence and Waste
Sustainable Consumption
Affluence: The Problem or the Solution?
Conclusion
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Chapter 5: Technology and Energy
The Transition to Green(er) Energy
Renewable Energy
Green Technologies
Risk
Conclusion
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Chapter 6: Governance: Global Institutions, Nation-States, and Cities
The Kyoto Protocol: Trial and Error
The Paris Agreement: Lessons Learned
Climate Change in the United States: Political Polarization and Policy Delay
Conclusion
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Chapter 7: Non-state Actors: Civil Society and the Climate Movement
NGOs and the Global Climate Regime
Copenhagen: COP15 and the Climate Justice Movement
Fossil Fuel Divestment and Blockadia
Youth & New Climate Activism
Conclusion
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Chapter 8: Environmental and Climate Justice
Justice and Human Rights
Four Forms of Justice
From Environmental Justice to Climate Justice
Energy Justice and Just Transition
Conclusion
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Chapter 9: Good Health, Food Security, and Well-Being
Physical Health
Hunger and Food Insecurity
Malnutrition: Undernutrition and Obesity
Mental Health and Well-Being
Conclusion
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions
Chapter 10: Becoming Sustainable, Realizing Resilience
Progress…so far
Building Resilient Campuses: Sustainability in Action
Conclusion
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions
Glossary
