Environments in a Changing World

ISBN-13: 9780582327726 / Angielski / Miękka / 2001 / 290 str.

John Huckle

Opis

An introduction to social theory and the environment, written for undergraduate geographers. The broad range of topical case studies included are backed up by recommended websites which allow readers to keep abreast of issues such as global warming and GM foods.

Spis treści

1. Ecology, Society, and Environment
2. Philosophy, Geography and Environmental Knowledge
3. Pre-modern Environments
4. Pre-modern State Societies
5. Early Modern Environments
6. Ecological Imperialism and the Rise of Geography
7. Late Modernity: Cold War, White Heat, Green Peace
8. Late Modern Society and Global Warming
9. Postmodern Environments
10. Postmodern Forest Environments
11. The Postmodern Urban Environment
12. Environmental Knowledge and the Politics of Genetically Modified Food
13. Towards Sustainable Development
14. Envisioning an Ecological Socialist Future

O autorze

John Huckle, Adrian Martin