Climate and Society, Transforming the Future
Climate and Society, Transforming the Future This bold and important new book presents current and emerging thinking on the social dimensions of climate change. They explore dominant and relevant…
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Climate and Society, Transforming the Future
This bold and important new book presents current and emerging thinking on the social dimensions of climate change. They explore dominant and relevant discourses on the social drivers and impacts of climate change, highlighting the important roles that worldviews and beliefs play in shaping responses to climate challenges. Using clear language and powerful examples, it introduces key concepts and frameworks for understanding the multifaceted connections between climate and society.Robin Leichenko and Karen O'Brien frame climate change as a social issue that calls for integrative approaches to research, policy, and action.
Situating climate change within the context of a rapidly changing world, the book demonstrates how dynamic political, economic, and environmental contexts amplify risks yet also present opportunities for transformative responses.Aimed at