Social Science and Sustainability
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| Rating | : | 4.37 (612 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1486306403 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 232 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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He is a senior scientist at CSIRO in Canberra, an honorary professor at the ANU Fenner School of Environment and Society, an adjunct professor at Nagoya University in Japan, and a member of the UNEP International Resource Panel. His research connects social theory, social metabolism and environment and sustainability policy.Iain Walker is a social psychologist and Professor of Psychology at the University of Canberra. . He was formerly a senior principal research scientist at CSIRO and Research Program Leader of the Social and Economic Sciences Program. About the Author Heinz Schandl has a PhD in sociology
. He is a senior scientist at CSIRO in Canberra, an honorary professor at the ANU Fenner School of Environment and Society, an adjunct professor at Nagoya University in Japan, and a member of the UNEP International Resource Panel. His research connects social theory, social metabolism and environment and sustainability policy.Iain Walker is a social psychologist and Professor of Psychology at the University of Canberra. He was formerly a sen
It is also suited to academics and students in postgraduate-level courses in social sciences and sustainability, or in courses in applied sociology, applied social psychology and other applied social sciences.. Contributions range from exploring ways to enhance livelihoods and alleviate poverty to examining Australians’ responses to climate change, to discussing sociological perspectives on sustainability, and how to make policy relevant.Researchers, policy-makers and decision-makers around the globe will find this book a valuable and thought-provoking contribution to the sustainability literature. These policies are