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The Sociology of Energy, Buildings and the Environment

By Simon Guy & Elizabeth Shove

Release : 2014-02-04

Genre : Geography, Books, Science & Nature, Earth Sciences, Nonfiction, Social Science

Kind : ebook

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Bringing the social sciences to the heart of environmental debate, this book demonstrates the relevance of sociological analysis for environmentally critical issues like energy consumption. Focusing on energy efficiency and the built environment, the authors take a critical look at the production and use of technical knowledge and energy-related expertise. Challenging the conventional assumptions of scientists and energy policy-makers, the book outlines a new role for social research and a new paradigm for environmental policy.

The Sociology of Energy, Buildings and the Environment

By Simon Guy & Elizabeth Shove

Release : 2014-02-04

Genre : Geography, Books, Science & Nature, Earth Sciences, Nonfiction, Social Science

Kind : ebook

(0 ratings)
Bringing the social sciences to the heart of environmental debate, this book demonstrates the relevance of sociological analysis for environmentally critical issues like energy consumption. Focusing on energy efficiency and the built environment, the authors take a critical look at the production and use of technical knowledge and energy-related expertise. Challenging the conventional assumptions of scientists and energy policy-makers, the book outlines a new role for social research and a new paradigm for environmental policy.

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