Experience the paradigm-shifting exploration of the Anthropocene with this innovative book that dives deep into the relationship between humanity and the Earth. 'Planetary Social Thought' is a groundbreaking work by Clark and Szerszynski that challenges conventional social sciences to rethink their foundations in light of human impact on the planet. Through engaging case studies, this essential read reveals how the interplay of social life and the Earth’s systems creates a dynamic, self-organizing environment over geological time scales. This captivating perspective reshapes our understanding of the socio-environmental relationship, emphasizing the vital role social processes have in relation to the planetary context. With 256 pages of insightful content, this text is ideal for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the evolving dialogue around social theory and environmental dynamics. The authors introduce the concept of 'planetary social thought', proposing a transdisciplinary approach that fuses social science with ecological awareness. This book is a must-have for readers who are eager to understand the complexities of contemporary social issues in the face of global change. Invest in your intellectual growth and navigate the intricacies of humanity's connection to the Earth - order now and expand your perspective on our shared future. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781509526352. Year: 2020. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK).

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509526352
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 256


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The Anthropocene has emerged as perhaps the scientific concept of the new millennium. Going further than earlier conceptions of the human“environment relationship, Anthropocene science proposes that human activity is tipping the whole Earth system into a new state, with unpredictable consequences. Social life has become a central ingredient in the dynamics of the planet itself


How should the social sciences respond to the opportunities and challenges posed by this development? In this innovative book, Clark and Szerszynski argue that social thinkers need to revise their own presuppositions about the social: to understand it as the product of a dynamic planet, self-organizing over deep time. They outline ˜planetary social thought™: a transdisciplinary way of thinking social life with and through the Earth. Using a range of case studies, they show how familiar social processes can be radically recast when looked at through a planetary lens, revealing how the world-transforming powers of human social life have always depended on the forging of relations with the inhuman potentialities of our home planet.


Presenting a social theory of the planetary, this book will be essential reading for students and scholars interested in humanity™s relation to the changing Earth.