A sociology of energy, buildings, and the environment: constructing knowledge, designing practice
by Guy, Simon
"Bringing the social sciences to the heart of the environmental debate, this book demonstrates the relevance of sociological analysis for environmentally critical issues like energy consumption. Focusing on energy efficiency and the built environment, the authors take a critical look at the production and use of technical knowledge and energy-related expertise. Challenging the conventional assumptions of scientists and energy policy-makers, the book outlines a new role for social research and a…
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- Full title :A sociology of energy, buildings, and the environment : constructing knowledge, designing practice / Simon Guy and Elizabeth Shove.
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"Bringing the social sciences to the heart of the environmental debate, this book demonstrates the relevance of sociological analysis for environmentally critical issues like energy consumption. Focusing on energy efficiency and the built environment, the authors take a critical look at the production and use of technical knowledge and energy-related expertise. Challenging the conventional assumptions of scientists and energy policy-makers, the book outlines a new role for social research and a new paradigm of environmental policy." "Drawing upon a wide programme of empirical research, the authors extend the reach of sociology and of energy research and policy. This book, therefore, represents essential reading for sociologists, students of environmental topics, and energy policy-makers and practitioners."--Jacket
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- Publication Date:2014.
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Routledge
- Place of Publication:London
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2014.
Notes
Published in print form in 2000.
The Physical Object
- Description:1 online resource (x, 164 pages) : : illustrations
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9781317798347, 1317798341, 9781315812373, 1315812371, 9781317798354, 131779835X, 9781317798330, 1317798333
- oclc:ocn870272929
- LC Classification:TJ163.3
- Dewey Decimal:333.79/16
Table of Contents
1. Introduction -- 2. Building research environments -- 3. Energy knowledges -- 4. Theories of knowledge and practice -- 5. The politics of insulation -- 6. Organizing design : housing and energy efficiency -- 7. Developing interests : office buildings and barriers -- 8. Conclusions.
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