Dove, Michael, 1949-

Science, society and the environment applying anthropology and physics to sustainability / [electronic resource] : Michael R. Dove and Daniel M. Kammen. - London ; New York : Routledge, 2015. - 1 online resource (xiii, 163 p.) : ill.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction : the anthropology and physics of sustainable environmental systems -- 2. The virtues of mundane science : studying the everyday -- 3. Nature, society, and science in anthropogenic grasslands : studying declensionist discourses -- 4. High modern vs local folk views of dearth and abundance : studying failure vs success in resource management systems -- 5. Differences in perceptions of climate change between and within nations : studying science, scientists, and folk -- 6. Conclusions : reflections on the interdisciplinary project.

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Applied anthropology.
Environmental sociology.
Environmental sustainability.
Human ecology.
Science and the humanities.
Sustainability--Social aspects.