Research Article

Theories and Concepts of Environmental Sociology in the Framework of Social Sciences Paradigms

Volume: 27 Number: 1 January 15, 2017
  • Çağrı Eryılmaz
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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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Primary Language

English

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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

APA
Eryılmaz, Ç. (2017). Theories and Concepts of Environmental Sociology in the Framework of Social Sciences Paradigms. Firat University Journal of Social Sciences, 27(1), 159-174. https://doi.org/10.18069/firatsbed.346440
AMA
1.Eryılmaz Ç. Theories and Concepts of Environmental Sociology in the Framework of Social Sciences Paradigms. Firat University Journal of Social Sciences. 2017;27(1):159-174. doi:10.18069/firatsbed.346440
Chicago
Eryılmaz, Çağrı. 2017. “Theories and Concepts of Environmental Sociology in the Framework of Social Sciences Paradigms”. Firat University Journal of Social Sciences 27 (1): 159-74. https://doi.org/10.18069/firatsbed.346440.
EndNote
Eryılmaz Ç (January 1, 2017) Theories and Concepts of Environmental Sociology in the Framework of Social Sciences Paradigms. Firat University Journal of Social Sciences 27 1 159–174.
IEEE
[1]Ç. Eryılmaz, “Theories and Concepts of Environmental Sociology in the Framework of Social Sciences Paradigms”, Firat University Journal of Social Sciences, vol. 27, no. 1, pp. 159–174, Jan. 2017, doi: 10.18069/firatsbed.346440.
ISNAD
Eryılmaz, Çağrı. “Theories and Concepts of Environmental Sociology in the Framework of Social Sciences Paradigms”. Firat University Journal of Social Sciences 27/1 (January 1, 2017): 159-174. https://doi.org/10.18069/firatsbed.346440.
JAMA
1.Eryılmaz Ç. Theories and Concepts of Environmental Sociology in the Framework of Social Sciences Paradigms. Firat University Journal of Social Sciences. 2017;27:159–174.
MLA
Eryılmaz, Çağrı. “Theories and Concepts of Environmental Sociology in the Framework of Social Sciences Paradigms”. Firat University Journal of Social Sciences, vol. 27, no. 1, Jan. 2017, pp. 159-74, doi:10.18069/firatsbed.346440.
Vancouver
1.Çağrı Eryılmaz. Theories and Concepts of Environmental Sociology in the Framework of Social Sciences Paradigms. Firat University Journal of Social Sciences. 2017 Jan. 1;27(1):159-74. doi:10.18069/firatsbed.346440

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