Environment and Social Theory

Summary

Written in an accessible and jargon-free way, Environment and Social Theory examines: * the historical relationship between social theory and the environment *pre-Enlightenment and Enlightenment social theory and the environment * twentieth century social theory and the environment * economic theory and the environment * the relationship between ecology, biology and social theory * recent theoretical approaches to the environment * the development of a green social theory The ideas and vies of key theorists including Hobbes, Locke, freud, Habermas, Giddens and Beck are discussed to provide comprehensive coverage of social theory for non-specialist readers.

Product details

• Authors: John Barry
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.1999
• EAN: 9780415172707
• ISBN: 978-0-415-17270-7
• No. of pages: 256
• Weight: 386 g
• Illustrations: Farb., s/w. Abb.
• Series: Routledge Introductions to Environment: Environment and Society Texts; Routledge Introductions to Environment: Environment and Society Texts