Interdisciplinary Perspectives On Socioecological Challenges

Author : Anders Siig Andersen,Henrik Hauggaard-Nielsen,Thomas Budde Christensen,Lars Hulgaard
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2023-04-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000863758

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Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Socioecological Challenges by Anders Siig Andersen,Henrik Hauggaard-Nielsen,Thomas Budde Christensen,Lars Hulgaard Pdf

This book explores interdisciplinary perspectives on socioecological challenges and offers innovative solutions at both a European and global level. This book critically reflects on the latest scientific knowledge regarding the increasing instability of the Earth System caused by human activities during the Anthropocene and the Great Acceleration. It focuses on the global and European challenges regarding climate, resources, bio-integrity, and environment. The authors assess the obstacles to overcoming these challenges and examine the risks posed by path dependencies, lock-ins, and trade-offs between global and regional goals. They also drill down into the complexities of the European Green Deal, specifically the similarities and differences between the scientific analyses and recommendations from the European Environment Agency and the content of the Deal. Finally, the book looks at the Just Transition put forward by the European Green Deal. The authors discuss this in a context of global and European ecological and socioecological challenges and put the question of equality, recognition, and democratization at the center. Outlining new pathways to broaden the scope of scientific collaboration between the natural and technical sciences and the social sciences and the humanities, this volume will be of great interest to students and scholars of sustainable development, environmental policy and governance, and environmental justice.

Author : Andrea Rawluk,Ruth Beilin,Helena Bender,Rebecca Ford
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783030311896

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Practices in Social Ecological Research by Andrea Rawluk,Ruth Beilin,Helena Bender,Rebecca Ford Pdf

Aimed at those at the forefront of social ecological thinking, this book presents a practice-oriented process to navigate the complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time. The book brings together insights from the social sciences and beyond to introduce readers to ‘adaptive doing’ - a continuous and iterative process of experiential learning that provides an accessible structure and process for integrating a range of knowledge and practices. As part of the ‘adaptive doing’ learning cycle, the authors argue for a common platform, symbolically called ‘the agora’, where multiple ways of understanding can be discussed. In this space, participants can work from practice and narratives, toward meaning, knowledge formation and practice change. The book demonstrates three reframing tools for social ecological practice that provide readers with multiple ways of holistically entering the social ecological domain and expanding their perspectives with a view to changing practice. ‘Adaptive doing’ is presented as a catalyst for a new generation of social ecological research, in which participants honour their disciplinary foundations while being ready to collaborate within each new system, and each new engagement: being able to act now, for social ecological recognition and change.

Author : Merja Elo,Jonne Hytönen,Sanna Karkulehto,Teea Kortetmäki,Janne S. Kotiaho,Mikael Puurtinen,Miikka Salo
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2023-06-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000928914

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Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Planetary Well-Being by Merja Elo,Jonne Hytönen,Sanna Karkulehto,Teea Kortetmäki,Janne S. Kotiaho,Mikael Puurtinen,Miikka Salo Pdf

This book proposes a paradigm shift in how human and nonhuman well-being are perceived and approached. In response to years of accelerated decline in the health of ecosystems and their inhabitants, this edited collection presents planetary well-being as a new cross-disciplinary concept to foster global transformation towards a more equal and inclusive framing of well-being. Throughout this edited volume, researchers across the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences apply and reflect on the concept of planetary well-being, showcasing its value as an interdisciplinary, cross-sectoral changemaker. The book explores the significance of planetary well-being as a theoretical and empirical concept in sustainability science and applies it to discipline-specific cases, including business, education, psychology, culture, and development. Interdisciplinary perspectives on topical global questions and processes underpin each chapter, from soil processes and ecosystem health to global inequalities and cultural transformation, in the framework of planetary well-being. The book will appeal to academics, researchers, and students in a broad range of disciplines including sustainability science, sustainable development, natural resources, and environmental humanities. Calling readers to assess, challenge, and rethink the dominant perceptions of well-being and societal activities, this rich resource that explores the interconnection between human and nonhuman well-being serves as a tool to foster transformative action towards a more sustainable society. The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.

Author : Alan Bainbridge,Nicola Kemp
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2023-12-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781003810292

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Good Education in a Fragile World by Alan Bainbridge,Nicola Kemp Pdf

This edited collection aims to provoke discussion around the most important question for contemporary higher education – what kind of education (in terms of purpose, pedagogy and policy) is needed to restore the health and wellbeing of the planet and ourselves now and for generations to come? The book contains contributions from colleagues at a single UK University, internationally recognised for its approach to sustainability education. Introducing a conceptual framework called the ‘Paradox Model’, the book explores the tensions that underpin the challenge of developing sustainability in higher education in the 21st century. It asks probing questions about the purpose of higher education in the 21st century given growing concerns in relation to planetary safety and justice and calls for a rethinking of educational purpose. It draws upon the theory and practice of education and explores how these can develop an understanding of sustainability pedagogies in practice. Finally, it delivers thought-provoking discussion on what constitutes a ‘good’ higher education that meets the needs of a world in crisis. Drawing on a planetary health lens, the book concludes with a ‘manifesto’ that brings together the key insights from the contributing authors. This will be an engaging volume for academics and educators from a wide range of disciplines in higher educational settings interested in translating sustainability theory into educational practice.

Author : Luisa E. Delgado,Víctor H. Marín
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030284527

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Social-ecological Systems of Latin America: Complexities and Challenges by Luisa E. Delgado,Víctor H. Marín Pdf

Human societies are influencing nature in such a way that their independent analysis is no longer suitable. Fortunately, social-ecological systems provide a conceptual framework for the interconnected analysis of societies and ecosystems. However, in the case of Latin America, the complexity of social-ecological processes undermined a much-needed compilation of theoretical concepts, methods and case studies. Increasing readers’ understanding of such systems using a postnormal approach, the book discusses current concepts and methods with examples of studies from eight countries. It is a useful resource for social actors, government decision makers and scholars.

Author : Michi Messer,Renee Schroeder,Ruth Wodak
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783709109502

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Migrations: Interdisciplinary Perspectives by Michi Messer,Renee Schroeder,Ruth Wodak Pdf

This volume covers the most important contributions to and discussions at the international symposium Migrations: Interdisciplinary Perspectives (1-3, July, University of Vienna), organised by Renée Schroeder and Ruth Wodak which was dedicated to the multiple interdisciplinary dimensions of ‘migrations’, both from the viewpoints of the Social Sciences and Humanities as well as from the manifold perspectives of the Natural Sciences. The book is organized along the following dimensions: Urban Development and Migration Peer Relations in Immigrant Adolescents: Methodological Challenges and Key Findings Migration, Identity, and Belonging Migration in/and Ego Documents Debating Migration Fundamentals of Diffusion and Spread in the Natural Sciences and beyond Media Representations of Migrants and Migration Migration and the Genes

Author : Matthias Groß,Harald Heinrichs
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010-06-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789048187300

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Environmental Sociology by Matthias Groß,Harald Heinrichs Pdf

Despite being a relatively young sub-discipline, European environmental sociology has changed considerably in the last decades towards more interdisciplinary collaborations and problem solving. Current trends such as global environmental modernization and processes of economic, political and socio-cultural globalization, fuelled by developments of transport, environmental flows, scientific uncertainty, and information technologies, have fostered new conceptual approaches that move beyond classical sociological mind-sets toward broader attempts to connect to other disciplines.

Author : Serge Morand,Jean-Pierre Dujardin,Régine Lefait-Robin,Chamnarn Apiwathnasorn
Publisher : Springer
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789812875273

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Socio-Ecological Dimensions of Infectious Diseases in Southeast Asia by Serge Morand,Jean-Pierre Dujardin,Régine Lefait-Robin,Chamnarn Apiwathnasorn Pdf

This book pursues a multidisciplinary approach in order to evaluate the socio-ecological dimensions of infectious diseases in Southeast Asia. It includes 18 chapters written by respected researchers in the fields of history, sociology, ecology, epidemiology, veterinary sciences, medicine and the environmental sciences on six major topics: (1) Infectious diseases and societies, (2) Health, infectious diseases and socio-ecosystems; (3) Global changes, land use changes and vector-borne diseases; (4) Monitoring and data acquisition; (5) Managing health risks; and (6) Developing strategies. The book offers a valuable guide for students and researchers in the fields of development and environmental studies, animal and human health (veterinarians, physicians), ecology and conservation biology, especially those with a focus on Southeast Asia.

Author : Xiaojun Yang,Shijun Jiang
Publisher : Springer
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030034849

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Challenges Towards Ecological Sustainability in China by Xiaojun Yang,Shijun Jiang Pdf

This book includes a selection of the best papers presented at the Jinan Forum on Geography and Ecological Sustainability held in Guangzhou, China, from 17 to 19 February 2017, as well as several invited papers. It discusses concepts, methods, and applications in geography and ecology with an emphasis on various issues challenging ecological sustainability in China. Chapters are written by leading scholars and researchers from a variety of disciplines including geography, ecology, environmental science and policy, and economics. Case studies are predominantly drawn from Southern China, where nearly four decades of dramatic urbanization has caused economic and ecological strains on land and people. This book will appeal to a wide readership including researchers, upper-division undergraduate and graduate students, and professionals in the fields of sustainability science, geography, ecology, and environmental science and policy.

Author : Brian Wattchow,Ruth Jeanes,Laura Alfrey,Trent Brown,Amy Cutter-Mackenzie,Justen O'Connor
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-09-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789400771673

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The Socioecological Educator by Brian Wattchow,Ruth Jeanes,Laura Alfrey,Trent Brown,Amy Cutter-Mackenzie,Justen O'Connor Pdf

This volume offers an alternative vision for education and has been written for those who are passionate about teaching and learning, in schools, universities and in the community, and providing people with the values, knowledge and skills needed to face complex social and environmental challenges. Working across boundaries the socio-ecological educator is a visionary who strives to build community connections and strengthen relationships with the natural world. The ideas and real-world case studies presented in this book will bring that vision a step closer to reality.​

Author : Martin Endress,Lukas Clemens,Benjamin Rampp
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783658290597

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Strategies, Dispositions and Resources of Social Resilience by Martin Endress,Lukas Clemens,Benjamin Rampp Pdf

The concept of resilience, which originally emerged in psychology, has spread to numerous disciplines and was further developed particularly in social ecology. Resilience experiences an ongoing growing reception in the humanities and historical and social sciences as well, including heterogenic approaches on how to conceptually frame resilience. Common to these approaches is, that resilience becomes topical in the context of analysing phenomena and processes of the ‘resistibility’ of certain (socio-historical) units or actors which are perceived as being faced with various constellations of disruptive change. In this context, resilience is not only taken to mean the opposite of vulnerability, but at the same time, resilience and vulnerability are understood as complementary concepts. From this perspective, vulnerability is a necessary condition of resilience and vice versa. Against this background, the present volume provides a preliminary appraisal of socio-scientific and historical resilience research by assembling contributions of authors originating from different disciplines. Thus, it fosters an interdisciplinary discussion on the theoretical and analytical potentials as well as the empirical applicability of the concept of resilience. ContentsStrategies, Dispositions and Resources – Theoretical contributions • Medieval case studies • Reflections and General Comments The EditorsDr. Martin Endreß is Professor for General Sociology at the University of Trier. Dr. Lukas Clemens is Professor for Medieval History at the University of Trier. Dr. Benjamin Rampp is research assistant for General Sociology at the University of Trier.

Author : Luca Valera,Juan Carlos Castilla
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783030294434

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Global Changes by Luca Valera,Juan Carlos Castilla Pdf

This book offers an authoritative analysis of the challenges that have arisen as a result of modern technologies. It covers several environmental problems, such as climate change, overexploitation of natural resources, loss of natural habitats, pollution and human population growth, and discusses practical scenarios for sustainable human dwelling of our planet. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, the first part introduces “global changes”, describing how they are happening in reality, and the challenges arising from them. The second part introduces methodological approaches borrowed from various disciplines, such as engineering, management science, philosophy and theology, which can help deal with the contemporary challenges resulting from global changes. Lastly, the third part discusses some of the themes presented in the light of novel concepts, such as the Anthropocene, and includes interesting proposals and ideas about how human beings could dwell the Earth in this new age. Offering a comprehensive theoretical reflection on the relation between technology, environment and human beings, it also provides a practice-oriented guide for researchers and decision-makers working on a new ethical paradigm of acting in the Anthropocene.

Author : Brunet-Thornton, Richard
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781799802167

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Examining Cultural Perspectives in a Globalized World by Brunet-Thornton, Richard Pdf

Researchers are beginning to draw attention to the human side concerning the implications of the digital age. Cultural challenges faced by international virtual teams, management dilemmas relative to resource issues when dealing with cultural diversity, and human resource management challenges confronted by technical environments and nationally-qualified labor shortages are on the rise and need to be addressed as society enters a new era. Examining Cultural Perspectives in a Globalized World is a pivotal reference source that provides vital research on the promotion of new cultural models representative of the contemporary world and subject to digital transformation. While highlighting topics such as digital diversity, shared culture, and employee motivation, this publication explores increasing the relevancy of culture in the globalized 21st century as well as the methods of revising current HR management policies. This book is ideally designed for managers, human resources management, executives, sociologists, consultants, practitioners, industry professionals, researchers, academicians, and students.

Author : Dr I sundar
Publisher : Archers & Elevators Publishing House
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-18
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9789386501875

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Multidisciplinary Approaches In Biodiversity Conservation by Dr I sundar Pdf

Author : Pego, Ana
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781668488805

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Handbook of Research on Bioeconomy and Economic Ecosystems by Pego, Ana Pdf

Bioeconomy is an essential natural capital for life, citizen well-being, and societal prosperity. After decades of intense damaging use, pollution, and hydrological stress, Europe's ecosystems are acutely threatened with serious degradation. This situation not only means acute economic loss, but also entails catastrophic ecological, social, and cultural damage. Handbook of Research on Bioeconomy and Economic Ecosystems is a critical resource that explores the conservation of ecosystems and their biodiversity and discusses potential new challenges in terms of the economic, social, and environmental path for Europe and other regions of the world. Featuring research on topics such as bioeconomy, circular economy, and economic and social analysis, this book is ideally designed for city authorities, experts, officers, business representatives, economists, politicians, academicians, and researchers.