Volatile Places: A Sociology of Communities and Environmental Controversies

di Valerie J. Gunter (Autore)

Steve Kroll-Smith (Autore)

SAGE Publications Inc, 2007

Volatile Places was written to provide both students and faculty with a case study approach to the investigation of community and environmental controversies. Key Features:Case Studies in every chapter: creates a dramatic and telling story around certain features of the controversy. The case studies are written to capture studentsAE attention. Making Connections with previous chapters: students and instructors are encouraged to read and discuss how the current discussion links to previous discussions creating a strong sense for the integrated approach to the study of community and environmental controversies. Adding to the Portfolio: a portfolio was created for each chapter that both summarizes material and provides questions that lead students into thoughtful encounters with key concepts. Concept and Theory Boxes: Ideas and theories introduced, but not elaborated on, in the text are given a more thorough and concise treatment in the boxes.

• Autore: Valerie J. Gunter, Steve Kroll-Smith
• Editore: SAGE Publications Inc
• Anno: 2007
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 256 p.
• Dimensioni: 228 x 152 mm
• Peso: 340 gr.
• EAN: 9780761987505

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