Ecological modernization: The Environment and the Transformation of Society

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Авторская статья опубликована в OCEES: Research Paper. 2001. No. 20. 26 p. ISBN: 1-900316-09-9This paper has two aims. First, to develop a better understanding of the relationship between environment and society in advanced industrial countries. Second, to use this understanding to explore the role of government in the environmental transformation of society. With these aims in mind the paper explores and develops the theory of ecological modernisation. The paper begins with a brief history of ecological modernisation theory and then uses different critical social science perspectives to explore its strengths and weaknesses. In the second half of the paper the ecological modernisation of production and consumption is examined. Finally, the role of governments in encouraging the integration of environmental concerns into production and consumption practices is discussed.keywords: Ecological modernisation, environmental policy, production and consumption, advanced industrial countriesЗаголовки: Introduction The history of ecological modernisation Ecological modernisation theory: how useful is it The ecological modernisation of production The ecological modernisation of consumption The ecological modernisation of production and the role of government The ecological modernisation of consumption and the role of government Conclusion Literature (42 references)