This book approaches environmentalism via two academic disciplines, sociology and philosophy. Both have concerns about the environment's ability not only to sustain itself but to thrive. The authors argue that rather than simple sustainability, we must promote thrivability for the sake of protecting the environment and all living things. In this greatly expanded second edition, the authors have updated data and examples, introduced new topics and concepts, and emphasized the need to lessen our dependence on fossil fuels. Numerous topics are explored, from the differences between sustainability and thrivability, and the overuse of plastic, to mass extinction, the role of natural disasters and more. The Covid-19 pandemic offers an added perspective on the relationship between disease and the environment.
Produktinformation
Utgivningsdatum2021-07-12
Mått178 x 254 x 16 mm
Vikt549 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor308
FörlagMcFarland & Co Inc
ISBN9781476682365
UtmärkelserWinner of <I>Choice</I> Outstanding Academic Title 2022 (United States)
Tim Delaney is a professor of sociology at the State University of New York at Oswego. He regularly teaches sociology of sport courses and is the Director of the Sports Studies program at SUNY Oswego. Tim Madigan is a professor and department chair of philosophy at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York. He is a past president of the Northeast Popular Culture Association.
Table of ContentsPreface1. Environmental Thrivability, the Ecosystem and Mass Extinctions2. Climate Change and Human Dependency on Fossil Fuels3. Overpopulation and the Five Horrorists4. Humans Will Be the Cause of the Sixth Mass Extinction5. Nature and Human Skepticism Will Be the Cause of the Sixth Mass Extinction6. Environmental Ethics and Thrivability7. Helping the Environment Thrive8. Happiness Is a Thriving Environment9. We Can Change, but Will We Change?10. Educating ThrivabilityBibliographyIndex
“Very well written and employs an excellent balance of academic references and personal narratives from the authors. Given its insights and readability, this book will be difficult for readers to put down…highly recommended”—Choice