Environmental Consciousness in China

Qiu Zhong has a PhD in Sociology from Hohai University, China and a Professional Science Masters (PSM) degree inEnvironmental Science from Oklahoma State University, USA. Dr. Qiu Zhong's interests lie in environmental sociology and environmental management. She is dedicating to the research of global engagement, and environmental change and management. Guoqing Shi is the Dean of School of Public Administration of Hohai University and Director of the National Research Center for Resettlement, Hohai University, China. Professor Shi's interests lie in environmental sociology, environment impact assessment, and forced displacement and resettlement.

• Part I. Environmental Degradation and Socio-economic Development1. China Environmental issues 1950s -21st Century2. China’s Socio-economic DevelopmentPart II. Environmental Consciousness – Essentials for the change3. What is Environmental Consciousness4. Mythology5. TheoryPart III. Does environmental consciousness change?6. Comparison between China and the U.S7. Environmental Consciousness ChangePart IV. Why does it change?8. Research Purpose and Data Collection9. Pollution Drive10. Subjective angle: Constructivism11. Economic angle: Post-materialPart V. Environmental behavior, it matters12. Protection Willingness13. Protection Actions14. Environmental MovementPart VI How would the future be?15. From the consciousness to the change16. Happening NOW