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Volatile Places: A Sociology of Communities and Environmental
Controversies is a thoughtful guide to the spirited public
controversies that inevitably occur when environments and human
communities collide. The movie "An Inconvenient Truth" based on the
environmental activism of Al Gore and the devastation of Hurricane
Katrina are specifically highlighted. Authors Valerie Gunter and
Steve Kroll-Smith begin with a simple observation and offer a
provocative case study approach to the investigation of community
and environmental controversies. Key Features: Compels students
with personal narrative: Co-author Valerie Gunter, who was teaching
at the University of New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina struck,
gives her personal standpoint of this tragedy. Creates a dramatic
story around the controversy: Each case study illustrates a local
environmental conflict and is written to capture students'
attention. Provides a unique way to view environmental conflicts:
The book illustrates the importance of each perspective and local
knowledge when making decisions about the environment. Makes
connections with previous chapters: The chapters are integrated to
create a strong sense for the multifaceted approach to the study of
community and environmental controversies. Includes portfolios in
each chapter as well as concept and theory boxes: Students are
inspired to engage in spirited thinking, original research, and
action. Intended Audience: This text is designed for advanced
undergraduate and graduate courses in Environmental Sociology. It
is also an ideal text for Social Problems courses focusing on
environmental issues.
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