Why We Disagree About Climate Change
Understanding Controversy, Inaction and Opportunity
By Mike Hulme | Publisher: Cambridge University Press
About the book
Climate change is not a problem waiting for a solution . It is an environmental cultural and political phenomenon which is re-shaping the way we think about ourselves our societies and humanity s place on Earth. Drawing upon twenty-five years of professional work as an international climate change scientist and public commentator Mike Hulme provides a unique insider s account of the emergence of this phenomenon and the diverse ways in which it is understood. He uses different standpoints from science economics faith psychology communication sociology politics and development to explain why we disagree about climate change. In this way he shows that climate change far from being simply an issue or a threat can act as a catalyst to revise our perception of our place in the world. Why We Disagree About Climate Change is an important contribution to the ongoing debate over climate change and its likely impact on our lives.
Editions of Why We Disagree About Climate Change
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780521898690
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780521727327
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Climate change is not a problem waiting for a solution . It is an environmental cultural and political phenomenon which is re-shaping the way we think about ourselves our societies and humanity s place on Earth. Drawing upon twenty-five years of professional work as an international climate change scientist and public commentator Mike Hulme provides a unique insider s account of the emergence of this phenomenon and the diverse ways in which it is understood. He uses different standpoints from science economics faith psychology communication sociology politics and development to explain why we disagree about climate change. In this way he shows that climate change far from being simply an issue or a threat can act as a catalyst to revise our perception of our place in the world. Why We Disagree About Climate Change is an important contribution to the ongoing debate over climate change and its likely impact on our lives.
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What is Why We Disagree About Climate Change about?
Climate change is not a problem waiting for a solution . It is an environmental cultural and political phenomenon which is re-shaping the way we think about ourselves our societies and humanity s place on Earth. Drawing upon twenty-five years of professional work as an international climate change scientist and public commentator Mike Hulme provides a unique insider s account of the emergence of this phenomenon and the diverse ways in which it is understood. He uses different standpoints from science economics faith psychology communication sociology politics and development to explain why we disagree about climate change. In this way he shows that climate change far from being simply an issue or a threat can act as a catalyst to revise our perception of our place in the world. Why We Disagree About Climate Change is an important contribution to the ongoing debate over climate change and its likely impact on our lives.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Why We Disagree About Climate Change?
Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning > Earth sciences > Meteorology and climatology
Where can I read a sample of Why We Disagree About Climate Change?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780521898690
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Why We Disagree About Climate Change?
Mike Hulme
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Why We Disagree About Climate Change is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780521898690) and paperback(ISBN 9780521727327)