The role of the state and governance has been of central concern to sociology since its inception as a field of the social sciences. Environmental sociology specifically looks at the degree to which the state can successfully address environmental degradation and integrate effective environmental protection into its responsibilities. ...
The role of the state and governance has been of central concern to sociology since its inception as a field of the social sciences. Environmental sociology specifically looks at the degree to which the state can successfully address environmental degradation and integrate effective environmental protection into its responsibilities. This chapter provides an overview of the ways that environmental sociologists have approached these questions, providing empirical examples from climate policy networks and urban environmental stewardship.