Book Review: By Gemma Parsons.
Specific to the “Environment and Social Theory” module (available as an option for 2nd and 3rd years), this book is not an overall essential, but is key to this unit. It covers both our historical ideas and interactions with the environment, to modern day environmental issues and politics surrounding the environment (discussing both general right/left wing ideas and more radical grassroots movements). Although it is a more specific book, it does incorporate some key modern social thinkers seen throughout the course, such as Beck and his “risk society thesis”, and Giddens’ theories of the impact of globalisation on the environment. It is both an interesting and thought provoking read, and covers almost all of the topics and set reading within the unit. The emphasis on environmental politics and issues such as climate change are increasingly relevant. Overall, the book is well set out into easily readable sections, without any “dumbing down”. It provides a great basis for a clear understanding of the key issues within the unit, and has a useful list of further reading and resources which are useful when it comes to essays and exams.
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This book can be found in the Geography Library, classmark: N3 BAR.
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