Climate and Society

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Climate and Society

Transforming the Future

Geography The environment Climate change

Authors: Robin Leichenko, Karen O'Brien

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Language: English

Published by: Polity

Published on: 13th June 2019

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 3 Mb

ISBN: 9780745684420


Overview

This bold and important new book presents current and emerging thinking on the social dimensions of climate change. Using clear language and powerful examples, it introduces key concepts and frameworks for understanding the multifaceted connections between climate and society.

Authors and Focus

Robin Leichenko and Karen O’Brien frame climate change as a social issue that calls for integrative approaches to research, policy, and action. 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. 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.

Target Audience and Purpose

Aimed at undergraduate students and others concerned with a critical challenge of our time, this informative and engaging book empowers readers with a range of possibilities for equitable and sustainable transformations in a changing climate.

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