'Save the earth' or 'manage the earth'?: The politics of environmental globality in high modernity

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This article examines Roland Robertson's theories of 'globality,' defined as a social understanding of the Earth as a single place, within the context of high modern, or current environmental politics. Topics addressed include developmentalism, economic rationalism, the global economy, and environmental discourses.

International aspects, Environmental aspects, International economic relations, Criticism and interpretation, Environmental movement, Environmentalism, Robertson, Roland

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Reflexivity, risk and collective action over waste management: a constructive proposal

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This article applies the concepts of 'risk society' and 'modernization risks' to the study of contemporary environmental conflicts. Topics addressed include environmental policy in Spain and England, waste management policy, and risk perception of waste incineration.

Spain, England, Incineration, Hazardous wastes

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Social theories of risk perception: at once indispensable and insufficient

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This article examines the social theories of risk as articulated by Ulrich Beck and Mary Douglas. Topics addressed include the way people understand the concept of 'hazard' and the cultural significance of risk.

Research, Cognition, Culture, Cognition and culture

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