Social science theory for environmental sustainability : a practical guide /
"This novel book provides an accessible survey of a broad range of theories widely applicable to environmental problems that students and practitioners can apply to their work. It serves as a simple reference guide to illuminate the value and utility of social science theories for the practice...
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| Formato: | Libro |
| Lenguaje: | Inglés |
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Oxford, United Kingdom :
Oxford University Press,
2018.
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| Edición: | First edition. |
| Colección: | Techniques in ecology and conservation series.
Oxford biology. |
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Tabla de Contenidos:
- Introduction: Why would you want to read a book about social science theory?
- Part I: How our brains work (or don't) and some ideas of what to do about it: Cognitive biases and limitations.
- Part II: The theories: Finding useful theories when and where you need them
- Theories of motivation, cognition, and reasoning
- Morals, institutions, culture, and identity-based theories
- Trust, negotiation, and public involvement
- Organizational theories
- Systems theories.
- Part III: Putting the theories to use: Vignettes
- Putting it all together.
