1st Edition

Society and Its Environment An Introduction

By Egbert Tellegen, Maarten Wolsink Copyright 1998
    288 Pages
    by Routledge

    288 Pages
    by Routledge

    First published in 1998. The concept of environment refers to the physical surrounds of human societies. However, the word environment is nearly always used in the context of problematic environmental problems and conditions. This book looks at the different ways in which social scientists study environmental change and environmental problems. It is the completely revised, expended and international edition of Tellegen and Wolsink's renowned Dutch textbook. It will be recommended reading for students and teachers of Environmental Studies and Sociology courses, as well as environmental managers and policy-makers and anyone seeking an understanding of how special attitudes shape our surroundings.

    Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Environment and environmental problems; Chapter 3 History; Chapter 4 Geography; Chapter 5 Culture and civilization; Chapter 6 Social dilemmas; Chapter 7 Environmental attitudes and behaviour; Chapter 8 Annoyance and risk; Chapter 9 Organizations; Chapter 10 State and environmental policy; Chapter 11 Globalization;

    Biography

    Egbert Tellegen, Maarten Wolsink

    "Excellent reference book. It provides a succinct discussion of a very broad range of topics. It's very suitable for a first year course where students are coming from a diverse range of disciplines and need a basic introductory reference."

    " ...a clearly written text...uniquely combining a historical and sociological approach to environmental problems."