Society and the Environment : Pragmatic Solutions to Ecological Issues

"Society and the Environment" examines today s environmental controversies within a socio-organizational context. After outlining the contours of pragmatic environmentalism, Carolan considers the pressures that exist where ecology and society collide, such as population growth and its associated increased demands for food and energy. He also investigates how various ecological issues, such as climate change, are affecting our very own personal health. Finally, he drills into the social/structural dynamicsincluding political economy and the international legal systemthat create ongoing momentum for environmental ills.