Environments in a Changing World

While there is no shortage of of books on the environment there are few introductory texts that outline the social theory that informs human geographical approaches to the interactions between society and the rest of nature. Students arriving at university often lack the understanding of history, economics, politics, sociology and philosophy that contemporary human geography requires. Environments in a Changing World addresses this deficit, providing foundation knowledge in a form that is accessible to first year students and applied to the understanding of both contemporary environmental issues and the challenge of sustainability. Students are challenged to develop and defend their own ethical and political positions on sustainability and respond to the need for new forms of ecological citizenship.Key Features* Provides an introduction to social theory and the environment for undergraduate geographers* Makes human geography relevant to the understanding of past and present environmental issues* Explores a range of philosophical and political positions * Designed to complement introductory texts on ecology, biogeography and environmental science* Broad range of topical case studies backed up by recommended websites to allow readers to keep abreast of rapidly evolving issues such as global warming, GM foods, LA21, deforestation and water management* Case study materials from around the worldJohn Huckle, formerly Principal Lecturer in geographical education at De Montfort University, now tutors on the MSc in environmental and development education at South Bank University. Adrian Martin is a Senior Lecturer in human geography and environmental studies at De Montfort University.