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| Defining Environmental Justice: Theories, Movements, and Nature |
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 David Schlosberg
The basic task of this book is to explore what, exactly, is meant by 'justice' in definitions of environmental and ecological justice. It examines how the term is used in both self-described environmental justice movements and in theories of environmental and ecological justice. |
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| Twenty Lessons in Environmental Sociology |
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 Kenneth Alan Gould
Ideal for any course that looks at the environment from a sociological perspective, Twenty Lessons in Environmental Sociology offers an insightful introduction to this dynamic subject. |
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| Environment and Society: Human Perspectives on Environmental Issues |
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 Charles L. Harper
This text looks at the connections between human societies, ecosystems and the geophysical environment. While the perspective is mostly sociological, coverage is specifically designed to be relevant to a wide range of readers and to encompass viewpoints from an assortment of disciplines. |
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| What's Mine Is Yours: The Rise of Collaborative Consumption |
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 Rachel Botsman
Business consultant Botsman and entrepreneur Rogers track the rise of a fascinating new consumer behavior they call collaborative consumption. Driven by growing dissatisfaction with their role as robotic consumers manipulated by marketing, people are turning more and more to models of consumption that emphasize usefulness over ownership, community over selfishness, and sustainability over novelty. |
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| The Green Collar Economy: How One Solution Can Fix Our Two Biggest Problems |
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 Van Jones
Jones examines success stories from around the world (included close looks at Chicago and Milwaukee), defines government priorities at national and local levels and offers concrete solutions; one major positive step for any significant U.S. metropolis is to invest massively in constructing buses, light rail cars, and mass-transit projects, creating good jobs while cutting greenhouse gases. |
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| The Consumer's Guide to Effective Environmental Choices: Practical Advice from the Union of Concerned Scientists |
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 Michael Brower
The Union of Concerned Scientists has put together a well-researched and eminently practical guide to the decisions that matter. The authors hope that the book will help you set priorities, stop worrying about insignificant things, and understand the real environmental impacts of household decisions. |
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