David Goldblatt 
Social Theory and the Environment [PDF ebook] 

Preface.

Introduction: Social Theory, Environmental Degradation and Environmental Politics.

1. Capitalism, Industrialism and the Transformation of Nature: Anthony Giddens.

2. Urbanism, Globalization and Environmental Politics: Anthony Giddens.

3. The Political Ecology of Capitalism: Andre Gorz.

4. Social and Cultural Origins of Environmental Movements: Jurgen Habermas.

5. The Sociology of Risk: Ulrich Beck.

Conclusion: Social Theory, Socialism and the Environment.

List of Abbreviations.

Notes.

Bibliography.

Index.

David Goldblatt is a lecturer in the Faculty of Social Sciences, at the Open University.