The sociology of global climate change

Stephen Zehr

doi:10.1002/wcc.328

journal article Nov 12, 2014

The sociology of global climate change

Stephen Zehr

WIREs Climate Change Vol. 6 No. 2 pp. 129-150 · Wiley

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Abstract

Sociological research on global climate change (GCC) can be found in several subfields, but it has primarily emerged within the theoretical and substantive domain of sociology of the environment. This review provides an overview of sociological literature on climate change and identifies key areas for further research and development. The review focuses on four broad areas: social causes, construction of the problem, relationship between GCC and social inequality, and social dimensions of mitigation and adaptation. WIREs Clim Change 2015, 6:129–150. doi: 10.1002/wcc.328This article is categorized under:

Social Status of Climate Change Knowledge > Sociology/Anthropology of Climate Knowledge

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Published: Nov 12, 2014
Vol/Issue: 6(2)
Pages: 129-150
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Stephen Zehr

Department of Sociology, Anthropology & Criminal Justice Studies University of Southern Indiana Evansville IN

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Stephen Zehr (2014). The sociology of global climate change. WIREs Climate Change, 6(2), 129-150. https://doi.org/10.1002/wcc.328

The sociology of global climate change

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