The Natural and the Social: Uncertainty, Risk, Change - Softcover
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The age in which people in the West have treated society and nature as essentially separate matters is at an end. Environmental change and degradation impinge on all our lives, and even our genes are increasingly seen by employers and insurers as commodities.
The Natural and the Social draws on insights from across the social sciences to examine the changing character of these interrelations between society and nature. Individual chapters look in depth at genes, environments and human development, medical practices and health, and the management of environmental risk. Throughout students are encouraged to draw on their own experiences to understand the theoretical and practical problems of living in this new natural-and-social world.
This exciting and original text will be essential reading for anyone who wants to understand more clearly the role and limitations of technological and scientific progress in contemporary society.
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Steve Hinchliffe, Kath Woodward
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The Natural and the Social: Uncertainty, Risk, Change: Volume 2 (Understanding Social Change)
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The age in which people in the West have treated society and nature as essentially separate matters is at an end. Environmental change and degradation impinge on all our lives, and even our genes are increasingly seen by employers and insurers as commodities. The Natural and the Social draws on insights from across the social sciences to examine the changing character of these interrelations between society and nature. Individual chapters look in depth at genes, environments and human development, medical practices and health, and the management of environmental risk. Throughout students are encouraged to draw on their own experiences to understand the theoretical and practical problems of living in this new natural-and-social world. This exciting and original text will be essential reading for anyone who wants to understand more clearly the role and limitations of technological and scientific progress in contemporary society. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR000925648
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Condition: Used. In a world teetering on the brink of ecological catastrophe and social chaos, "The Natural and the Social" emerges as a peculiar manifesto of inquiry, written by the enigmatic duo of Steve Hinchliffe and Kath Woodward. Published in 2004, this tome grapples with the very distinctions we draw between the ?natural? landscape and the labyrinthine corridors of human society. You might wonder if this book can act as a bridge to understanding our muddled existence?spoiler alert: it probably won?t, but it will certainly offer you a delightful ramble through a thicket of academic jargon. Imagine if you will, a text that engages with the increasingly blurry lines between nature and society, as if the authors decided to set up a therapy session for the two. The result? A heady concoction that might make you question whether your morning cup of tea is a natural phenomenon or a social construct concocted by the oppressive forces of caffeine addiction. Hinchliffe and Woodward invite you to consider the nuances and complexities, all while wearing the most ironic of smiles, as if they?re sharing a cheeky joke about the absurdity of it all. With Routledge as the publisher?known for their scholarly yet slightly pretentious approach?you can expect a book filled with footnotes that could rival the Great Wall of China in length. The authors explore a variety of themes, including how our social identities intertwine with the natural world, often leading to an existential questioning that could make even the most stoic individual raise an eyebrow or two (or perhaps roll their eyes into the back of their head). This is not light reading; it?s more like an intellectual workout that leaves you pondering whether plants have feelings, or if they simply exist to give us oxygen and shade. As you meander through the pages, you?ll encounter a lovely mix of theory and anecdotes, which might occasionally leave you wondering if you accidentally picked up a philosophical novel instead of an academic text. Expect to stumble across explorations of how societal norms shape our perceptions of nature, as well as some delightful detours into environmentalism, consumer culture, and the occasional reference to existential dread?because who doesn?t love a bit of doom scrolling in print form? The authors present their arguments with a charm that perhaps only someone who?s spent too long in a university library could muster. It?s a book that dares to ask the tough questions while also, perhaps inadvertently, providing you with a manual on how to fall asleep faster than you ever thought possible. Their insights may leave you both enlightened and utterly confused, a delightful paradox that makes the journey all the more worthwhile. Condition: Used, but don?t let that dissuade you! This book bears the marks of a well-loved companion, with the occasional crease and a whiff of musty charm that only the most seasoned of second-hand books can boast. The pages may be slightly yellowed, a testament to the years spent pondering the complexities of life while possibly being left on a coffee table in a house full of cats. It?s got character, just like that peculiar uncle who tells stories at family gatherings that leave everyone scratching their heads. Prepare for a rollercoaster of intellectual whimsy. Serious enough to make you contemplate your life choices. Witty footnotes that could serve as conversation starters at any dinner party. Eclectic references that could make even the most seasoned academic nod in approval. A perfect gift for that friend who wears socks with sandals?because they?ll get it. In conclusion, if you?re seeking a book that straddles the line between the natural and the social, offering a mélange of baffling insights and a chuckle or two, look no further. "The Natural and the Social" is available through Crappy Old Books, where the only thing we take seriously is the pursuit of literary oddities that deserve a second chance at life. Seller Inventory # 517
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Condition: Como nuevo. : Este libro examina la cambiante relación entre la sociedad y la naturaleza, basándose en las ciencias sociales. Analiza temas como la genética, el medio ambiente, las prácticas médicas y la gestión de riesgos ambientales. Los lectores son invitados a reflexionar sobre sus propias experiencias para comprender los desafíos teóricos y prácticos de vivir en este mundo socio-natural. Una lectura esencial para comprender el papel de la ciencia y la tecnología en la sociedad contemporánea. EAN: 9780415329705 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Ciencias Título: The Natural and the Social Autor: Steve Hinchliffe| Kath Woodward Editorial: Routledge Idioma: en Páginas: 176 Formato: tapa blanda. Seller Inventory # Happ-2024-05-16-031ee361
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