Theories and Concepts of Environmental Sociology in the Framework of Social Sciences Paradigms
Abstract
Environmental Sociology, which was established
as a separate area examining environment-society relations as environmental
problems came into question in 1970s, is not accepted in sociology tradition
enough. This paper aims to show theoretical diversity and sociological essence
of Environmental Sociology. Hence, leading theories and concepts of
Environmental Sociology developed in last forty years are classified according
to social science paradigms that are ideal types. As a result, Socio-economic
Metabolism, Human Ecology, POEM Model, Competing Functions of Environment,
Ecological Modernization and World Society approaches aiming to solve
environmental problems while preserving social order fit into Positive Social
Science Paradigm. Actor-Network Theory and Constructionism focusing on the
perception of environment falls into Interpretative Social Science Paradigm.
Second Contradiction of Capitalism, World System, Environmental Justice, Social
Ecology, Ecofeminism, Deep Ecology, Treadmill of Production and Risk Society
theories approaching environmental problems through social justice frameworks
are part of Critical Social Science Paradigm
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
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Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Çağrı Eryılmaz
This is me
Publication Date
January 15, 2017
Submission Date
October 17, 2016
Acceptance Date
November 25, 2016
Published in Issue
Year 2017 Volume: 27 Number: 1
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