Kenneth Alan Gould Bücher

The most student-oriented book available for environmental sociology courses, Twenty Lessons in Environmental Sociology introduces undergraduates to the subject in a groundbreaking new way. Instead of compiling articles from professional journals, this innovative reader presents twentyclassroom-tested "lessons" from dedicated, experienced teachers. These diverse readings examine key topics in the field, from the social construction of nature to the growing influence of global media on our understanding of the environment.Building this collection on the model of a successful undergraduate classroom experience, coeditors Kenneth A. Gould and Tammy L. Lewis asked the contributors to choose a topic, match it with their favorite class lecture, and construct a lesson to reflect the way they teach it in the classroom. Theresult is an engaging, innovative, and versatile volume that presents the core ideas of environmental sociology in concise, accessible chapters. Each brief lesson is designed as a stand-alone piece and can be easily adapted into an existing course syllabus.Ideal for any course that looks at the environment from a sociological perspective, Twenty Lessons in Environmental Sociology offers an insightful introduction to this dynamic subject.

Alan Gould is a poet, essayist and novelist. In 2001 he was co-winner with Peter Carey of the Courier-Mail Book of the Year Award for his novel The Schoonermaster’s Dance. He was also awarded ACT Book of the Year for this work. Sarah Tilber has a passion for history. She embarks on a journey across the world, determined to uncover her family tree. Through letters, interviews and research, she compiles a picture of her great uncle and a tragedy. Sarah becomes so involved she loses ties with family and drifts away on the sea of the past.