Environment and Society

Environment and Society: A Critical Introduction, 3rd Edition, provides a conceptual framework for analyzing human interactions with the natural environment. Written by Paul Robbins, John G. Hintz, and Sarah A. Moore, this textbook introduces analytical tools to evaluate socio-environmental relationships across local and global scales. The text is structured into two main parts, first establishing analytical perspectives and then applying those tools.

The theoretical portion of the text details analytical tools across several distinct perspectives. It covers environmental ethics, political economy, social construction, commodities, and risks and hazards. Expanding on earlier editions, this third edition incorporates new theoretical chapters focusing on racialized environments as well as feminist approaches.

By establishing critical concepts prior to case analysis, the text supports systematic evaluation of contemporary environmental challenges. This textbook is structured for introductory study by students enrolled in academic courses in environmental issues, environmental science, and nature and society theory.