BOOK OF THE DAY

Understanding the environment and social policy by Tony Fitzpatrick, Bristol: The Policy Press, 2011, Paperback, 384 pages, ISBN 9781847423795.

Bringing together leading experts, this textbook explores the key social, political, economic and moral challenges that environmental problems pose for social policy in a global context. Combining theory and practice with an interdisciplinary approach, the book reviews the current strategies and policies and provides a critique of proposed future developments in the field. Understanding the environment and social policy guides the reader through the subject in an accessible way using chapter summaries, further reading, recommended webpages, a glossary and questions for discussion. Providing a much-needed overview, the book will be invaluable reading for students, teachers, activists, practitioners and policymakers.

Contents:
Introduction ~ Tony Fitzpatrick
The environmental challenge ~ Susan M. Hodgson and David Phillips
The challenge to social policy ~ Tony Fitzpatrick
Social challenges: causes, explanations and solutions ~ John Hannigan
Challenges to the State ~ Philip Catney and Timothy Doyle
Environmental ethics ~ Alan Carter
Environmental justice: theories and practices ~ Tony Fitzpatrick
Health and quality of life ~ Glenda Verrinder
Planning and the urban environment ~ Stephen M. Wheeler
Transport ~ Michael Cahill
Citizenship and care ~ Sherilyn MacGregor
Jobs and employment ~ Nikolay Angelov and Maria Vredin Johansson
International development and global poverty ~ Carolyn Snell and Claire Quinn
Conclusion ~ Tony Fitzpatrick.