Andrew J. Hoffman Bücher

This is a pathbreaking account of how the environmental movement has led to profound changes in the perceptions and practices of large-scale corporations, as shown here in the chemical and petroleum industries.

A collection of remarkable conversations and essays, between teacher and student, that consider how to create a sustainable world. Ehrenfeld and Hoffman call for radical change at the most basic level and sketch out a plan for the future. Candid and insightful, it leaves readers with cautious hope.

"Business leaders have tremendous power to influence our society: how it operates, whether it is fair, the extent to which it impacts the environment. This book acknowledges the great responsibility that comes with that power, challenging future business leaders to think differently about their career, its purpose, and its value. Aimed at business school students and graduates as well as those considering entering business, this guide, a supplement to formal business education, is meant to inspire all entrepreneurs to use their powers of innovation for the greater good"-- Provided by publisher

Though the scientific community largely agrees that climate change is underway, debates about this issue remain fiercely polarized. These conversations have become a rhetorical contest, one where opposing sides try to achieve victory through playing on fear, distrust, and intolerance. At its heart, this split no longer concerns carbon dioxide, greenhouse gases, or climate modeling; rather, it is the product of contrasting, deeply entrenched worldviews. This brief examines what causes people to reject or accept the scientific consensus on climate change. Synthesizing evidence from sociology, psychology, and political science, Andrew J. Hoffman lays bare the opposing cultural lenses through which science is interpreted. He then extracts lessons from major cultural shifts in the past to engender a better understanding of the problem and motivate the public to take action. How Culture Shapes the Climate Change Debate makes a powerful case for a more scientifically literate public, a more socially engaged scientific community, and a more thoughtful mode of public discourse.

Applies organization theory to the current period of human impact on climate change, chemical waste, habitat destruction, and despeciation.