{"product_id":"working-class-environmentalism-an-agenda-for-a-just-and-fair-transition-to-sustainability-9783030295189","title":"Working-Class Environmentalism: An Agenda for a Just and Fair Transition to Sustainability","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWorking-Class Environmentalism: An Agenda for a Just and Fair Transition to Sustainability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book presents a timely perspective that puts working-class people at the forefront of achieving sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBell argues that environmentalism is a class issue, and confronts some current practice, policy and research that is preventing the attainment of sustainability and a healthy environment for all. She combines two of the biggest challenges facing humanity: that millions of people around the world still do not have their social and environmental needs met (including healthy food, clean water, affordable energy, clean air); and that the earth's resources have been over-used or misused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Topics Covered\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis academic text examines the intersection of environmental policy and social class, addressing critical gaps in mainstream environmentalism. The book challenges conventional approaches that overlook working-class communities while exploring practical solutions to ecological crises that prioritize both environmental protection and social equity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBell explores various solutions to these social and ecological crises and lays out an agenda for simultaneously achieving greater well-being, equality and sustainability. The result will be an invaluable resource for practitioners and policy-makers working to achieve environmental and social justice, as well as to students and scholars across social policy, sociology, human geography, and environmental studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents and scholars in social policy, sociology, human geography, and environmental studies will find this book essential for understanding the relationship between class inequality and environmental degradation. Policy-makers and practitioners working in environmental justice, climate policy, and social welfare can apply the frameworks presented to develop more inclusive sustainability initiatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaren Bell is Senior Lecturer in Geography and Environment at the University of West England, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Palgrave MacMillan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493388685586,"sku":"9783030295189","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_57ad0626-bee7-4bee-88f7-924aff1e9660.jpg?v=1730645958","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/working-class-environmentalism-an-agenda-for-a-just-and-fair-transition-to-sustainability-9783030295189","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}