This book addresses environmental changes and how they reconfigure
society's relationship to the future. It argues that Man does not
build "his" future alone: instead, environmental changes are also
proof of the future-making capacity of non-human beings. The author
elaborates on the notion of the futures of Nature by drawing on
theoretical contributions by recent ground-breaking literature in
the field of environmental humanities. The book also builds on a
sociological investigation into the practices implemented by
environmental scientists, experts and managers confronted with
environmental changes. Thinking of nature in terms of its futures
requires us to overcome the rooted philosophical tradition that
associates nature with permanence and society with creative change.
This is a daunting task which can only be successful if we look
beyond the long-lasting influence of the human-centered categories
of innovation, development and civilization that social sciences
have themselves contributed to coining. We need to consider the
active capacities of change and transformation of living beings and
matter itself. This book is of academic interest, but is also for
managers in different fields and areas affected by environmental
changes.
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