| The Sociology of Energy, Buildings and the Environment: Constructing Knowledge, Designing Practice Contributor(s): Guy, Simon (Author), Shove, Elizabeth (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415182697 ISBN-13: 9780415182690 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2000 Annotation: Focusing upon energy conservation and the built environment, this book engages with areas of debate and policy currently dominated by technologists and natural scientists. Based upon empirical research, the book develops a sociological analysis of the science and technology of sustainability and energy efficiency. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Policy - Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection - General - Medical |
| Dewey: 333.791 |
| LCCN: 00058256 |
| Physical Information: 0.57" H x 5.75" W x 8.82" (0.68 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
