{"title":"Paul Robbins","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Robbins\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the intricate relationship between environment and society. His work, including titles like \u003cem\u003eEnvironment and Society\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePolitical Ecology\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into how ecological issues intersect with social, political, and economic systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful analysis that bridges science and nature with critical discussions on policy, governance, and human impact. Robbins’ writing appeals to those interested in understanding the complexities of environmental challenges in a global context.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"political-ecology-by-paul-robbins-9781119167440","title":"Political Ecology","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn accessible, focused exploration of the field of political ecology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe third edition of \u003cem\u003ePolitical Ecology\u003c\/em\u003e spans this sprawling field, using grounded examples and careful readings of current literature. While the study of political ecology is sometimes difficult to fathom, owing to its breadth and diversity, this resource simplifies the discussion by reducing the field down into a few core questions and arguments. These points clearly demonstrate how critical theory can make pragmatic contributions to the fields of conservation, development, and environmental management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe latest edition of this seminal work is also more closely focused, with references to recent work from around the world. Further, \u003cem\u003ePolitical Ecology\u003c\/em\u003e raises critical questions about \"traditional\" approaches to environmental questions and problems. 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Assuming no background knowledge in the subject, this reader-friendly textbook uses clear language and engaging examples to first describe nine key conceptual tools, and then apply them to a variety of familiar objects—from bottled water and French fries to trees, wolves, and carbon dioxide. Throughout the text, highly accessible chapters provide insight into the relationship between the environment and present-day society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDivided into two parts, the text begins by explaining major theoretical approaches for interpreting the environment-society relationship and discussing different perspectives about environmental problems. Part II examines a series of objects, each viewed through a sample of the theoretical tools from Part I, helping readers think critically about critical environmental topics such as deforestation, climate change, the global water supply, and hazardous e-waste. This fully revised third edition stresses a wider range of competing ways of thinking about environmental issues and features additional case studies, up-to-date conceptual understandings, and new chapters in Part I on racialised environments and feminist approaches. \u003ci\u003eEnvironment and Society: A Critical Introduction, Third Edition:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCovers theoretical lenses such as commodities, environmental ethics, and risks and hazards, and applies them to touchstone environment-society objects like wolves, tuna, trees, and carbon dioxide\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUses a conversational narrative to explain key historical events, topical issues and policies, and scientific concepts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFeatures substantial revisions and updates, including new chapters on feminism and race, and improved maps and illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes a wealth of in-book and online resources, including exercises and boxed discussions, chapter summaries, review questions, references, suggested readings, an online test bank, and internet links\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProvides additional instructor support such as suggested teaching models, full-colour PowerPoint slides, and supplementary teaching material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRetaining the innovative approach of its predecessors, \u003ci\u003eEnvironment and Society: A Critical Introduction, Third Edition\u003c\/i\u003e remains the ideal textbook for courses in environmental issues, environmental science, and nature and society theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596343460076,"sku":"9781119408239","price":104.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9fcc97e9b3e98c3215610fc8db2c6e92.jpg?v=1777929976"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/paul-robbins.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}