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About the author
Due Quach (pronounced "Zway Kwok") is the founder of Calm Clarity, a social enterprise that uses science to help people master their mind and be their best self. A refugee from Vietnam and a graduate of Harvard College and the Wharton MBA program, Quach overcame the long-term effects of poverty and trauma by turning to neuroscience and meditation. She built a successful business career in management consulting in the US and Asia and then in private equity investments in Southeast Asia. Quach designed the Calm Clarity Program to be accessible to people of all backgrounds and now leads Calm Clarity workshops in inner city high schools, university lecture halls, and corporate executive board rooms alike.
Summary
Sociology—which arose as a critique of modern societies—is well suited to understanding the many possible impacts of climate change and the variety of potential responses by society. Yet introductory sociology books typically devote only a few paragraphs to climate change. Written by a prominent environmental sociologist and a climate scientist, this lucid primer explains the scientific, historical, and social causes of climate change. It explores the many social impacts of climate change based on science and on current/future trends. And it examines the variety of responses society might make, including options for ameliorating future impacts. Students will benefit from an authoritative explanation of climate change and how sociology can be applied to produce insight and real solutions.
