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has propelled a great deal of scholarship and has been central for transforming environmental sociology from a fringe pursuit to a core part of the discipline (Scott and Johnson 2017). Over the past 40 years, environmental sociologists have used materialist approaches to illuminate capital-
Aug 1, 2014 · In the US, the contrasting of environmental sociology with ‘mainstream sociology’ created a need to demonstrate that environmental sociology is part of the sociological family, that is, to show that it is in line with fundamental sociological thought. 3 Central to the justification of its sociological status was the need to prove and deepen environmental sociology’s relation to classical ...
- Rolf Lidskog, Arthur Pj Mol, Peter Oosterveer
- 2015
Jul 8, 2015 · The experiential alternative. Answering the question of what environmental sociology is by describing what environmental sociologists do is relatively straightforward. We do investigate the social causes of environmental problems, unpack the political and economic interests at play in environmental conflicts, highlight inequitable exposures to pollution and natural resource decline, evaluate ...
- Stewart Lockie
- 2015
Environmental sociology has become a mature field within the discipline of sociology. We consider several of the key theories that define the core and boundaries of the field, calling attention to debates and unresolved questions. We contend that two of the defining features of this field are (a) attention to the inseparability of human and nonhuman natures and (b) attention to the role that ...
Feb 16, 2016 · The idea of sustainability is not going away any time soon. Indeed, given its elevation in recent multilateral agreements it is worth giving more thought to how we approach sustainability as environmental sociologists and how we might best contribute to the goals of social and environmental justice embedded within it.
- Stewart Lockie
- 2016
Apr 15, 2021 · It is clear to the CRE that U.S. environmental sociology being theorized, taught, and experienced as a white space is a phenomenon worthy of our collective scrutiny, as white institutional spaces are not accidental, and they carry epistemic implications (Moore 2007; Murphy 2021).
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Oct 27, 2021 · Sociological insights are often underutilized in sustainability science. To further strengthen its commitment to interdisciplinary problem-driven, solutions-oriented research, sustainability science can better incorporate fundamental sociological conceptions into its core. We highlight four aspects of sociological thought that we consider crucial for advancing sustainability science research ...
