Environmental Sociology

Sustainable Development in Environmental Sociology

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Global Environmentalism Challenges Post-Materialism Thesis

Introduction Sustainable development has emerged as a critical framework for addressing global environmental challenges while ensuring social equity and economic viability. Environmental sociology, as a sub-discipline of sociology, examines the intricate relationships between human societies and their natural environments. It explores how social structures, cultural norms, and economic systems influence environmental degradation and sustainability efforts. … Read more

Classical Sociological Tradition on Environmental Concerns

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Jürgen Habermas: The Concept of Lifeworld and System in Sociological Perspective

Introduction on Environmental Concerns The classical sociological tradition, primarily shaped by thinkers such as Karl Marx, Émile Durkheim, and Max Weber, laid the foundation for understanding society, its structures, and transformations. While these theorists did not explicitly focus on environmental degradation—a pressing issue in contemporary sociology—their ideas provide valuable insights into the relationship between society … Read more

Meaning and Development of Environmental Sociology

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What is Regional Sociology?

Introduction Environmental sociology is a specialized subfield of sociology that examines the interactions between human societies and the natural environment. It explores how social structures, institutions, and cultural norms influence environmental conditions and, conversely, how ecological changes affect human societies. As environmental crises such as climate change, deforestation, and pollution intensify, environmental sociology has gained … Read more