Routledge Handbook of Climate Change and Society
Brechin, Steven ; Lee, Seungyun
Routledge - Abingdon
2024
511 p.
climate change ; just transition ; environmental policy ; social impact
Environment
English
Bibliogr.;Index
978-1032270715
16-68840
"Routledge Handbook of Climate Change and Society is a comprehensive guide that provides insights into the multifaceted relationship between climate change and society and covers a wide array of topics, disciplines, and cultures, from the latest trends in weather patterns to the issue of climate (in)justice. The second edition, which is overwhelmingly comprised of all-new essays, is an indispensable resource for those interested in understanding the complexities of climate change and its societal implications.
The book contains seven thematically organized sections examining the various aspects of climate change and its intersection with our society: Climate Change in the Natural and Social Sciences; Human Population, Movement, and Health; Economics, Energy, and Consumption; Urban Climate Resiliency; Technological Innovations and Pitfalls; Gender, Poverty, and Justice; and Politics and Governance. Each part provides a unique and important perspective for understanding the challenges as well as opportunities presented by climate change.
Through original research findings and critical analysis, this book sheds light on the urgent need for interdisciplinary approaches to tackle climate change effectively. By examining the intersectionality of climate change with various social, economic, and political factors, it offers valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, activists, and anyone concerned about the future of our planet. With a forward-looking perspective that emphasizes optimism and resilience, this book serves as a tool for fostering hope and collective action in the face of climate change challenges."
Paper
Table of contents:
Part I: Climate Change in the Natural and Social Sciences
1. History of Climate Science and Its Politics - Spencer Weart
2. Climate Change: From Science to Solutions - Donald J. Wuebbles
3. Climate Change and Air Quality: Role of Atmospheric Aerosols and Challenges to Society - Joseph Ching
4. Advances in Research on Anthropogenic Drivers of Climate Change - Andrew Jorgenson, Hassan El Tinay, Jared Fitzgerald, Jennifer Givens, Taekyeoung Goh, Xiaorui Huang, Orla Kelly, Annika Rieger, and Ryan Thombs
5. The Need for Coupled Models of Human-Natural Systems to Study Climate Adaptation and Mitigation - Sathya Gopalakrishnan, Khyati Malik, and Kunxin Zhu
Part II: Human Population, Movement, and Health
6. Population and Climate Change: Global Overview - Joel E. Cohen
7. Human Impacts on the Climate Prior to the Industrial Revolution - Alexander Koch, Simon Lewis, Chris Brierley, and Mark Maslin
8. Climate Change, Adaptation, and Migration - Roman Hoffmann
9. Climate Change, Mental Health, and Eco-Anxiety - Caroline Hickman
10. Children’s Health and Well-being in a Changing Climate - Brian C. Thiede
Part III: Economics, Energy, and Consumption
11. Climate Change Economics: A Humbling Retrospective - Richard B. Norgaard
12. Anthropocentrism and Climate Change: Radical Reorientation Away From Greenwashing and Toward Degrowth in Business Education - Helen Kopnina, Ryan Wong, Kate Black, and Miloš Đurović
13. Super Polluters - Don Grant, Wesley Longhofer, and Andrew Jorgenson
14. High-Carbon Lifestyles - Magnus Boström
15. Household Decision-Making in the Climate Crisis - Holly Caggiano and Sara Constantino
Part IV: Urban Climate Resiliency
16. Deep Residential Building Efficiency as a Climate and Resilience Strategy - Emily Grubert
17. Babcock Ranch—Shelter From the Storm - David A. Cifrino and Luis J. Perez
18. Overcoming Barriers for “Strong” Sustainable Consumption Policy: The Case of the Amsterdam Doughnut - Irene Maldini
Part V: Technological Innovations and Pitfalls
19. Technology and Climate Change: Social Barriers to Progress in the US - Allan Mazur
20. Climate Engineering: Worth the Risks? - Amanda Sie
21. The Climate Change Crisis and the Limits of Technological Solutions - Amanda Sikirica and Richard York
Part VI: Gender, Poverty, and Justice
22. The Importance of Addressing Masculinity and Climate Change: Toward a Masculinist Denial Framework - Angeline Letourneau and Debra Davidson
23. The Role of Women in Environmental Activism: Considerations on North-South Relations in the Context of Climate Change - Lígia Amoroso Galbiati and Leila da Costa Ferreira
24. Climate Change and Poverty - Robin Leichenko and Julie A. Silva
25. Exploring Indigenous Climate Justice in Aotearoa New Zealand’s Climate Adaptation Planning - Meg Parsons and Roa Crease
Part VII: Politics and Governance
26. How Important Are International Climate Negotiations? - Raymond Clémençon
27. Challenges of Climate Security Research and Practice in the Context of the Anthropocene - Judith Nora Hardt
28. Climate Change and Public Relations Firms - Melissa Aronczyk and Maria I. Espinoza
29. Green Amendments for The Generations—Making Environmental Rights an Enforceable Reality - Maya K. van Rossum
30. Mitigating Climate Change Through Societal Corporatism: The Historical Record in Costa Rica - Thomas K. Rudel and Julia A. Flagg
31. Future Governance Under Climate Change: Authoritarianism or Democracy? - Steven R. Brechin and Seungyun Lee
Commentaries on “Future Governance Under Climate Change: Authoritarianism or Democracy?” -Dana R. Fisher and Fernando Tormos-Aponte
Closing Words
Solarpunk: Radical Optimism as Praxis - W. Kees Schuller
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