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OverviewThis 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tim Delaney , Tim MadiganPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.549kg ISBN: 9781476682365ISBN 10: 1476682364 Pages: 308 Publication Date: 12 July 2021 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable  The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Preface 1. Environmental Thrivability, the Ecosystem and Mass Extinctions 2. Climate Change and Human Dependency on Fossil Fuels 3. Overpopulation and the Five Horrorists 4. Humans Will Be the Cause of the Sixth Mass Extinction 5. Nature and Human Skepticism Will Be the Cause of the Sixth Mass Extinction 6. Environmental Ethics and Thrivability 7. Helping the Environment Thrive 8. Happiness Is a Thriving Environment 9. We Can Change, but Will We Change? 10. Educating Thrivability Bibliography IndexReviews“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 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 Author InformationTim 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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