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International Sociology, Vol. 13, No. 4, 421-455 (1998)
DOI: 10.1177/026858098013004002

Climate Change and Society

Speculation, Construction and Scientific Investigation

Eugene A. Rosa

Washington State University

Thomas Dietz

George Mason University

This article traces the long intellectual history that seeks to understand the recursive relationship between variations in the Earth's climate and variations in social structure and cultural practices. Contemporary sociological investigations of this theme have evolved along two paths: the neoidealistic orientation of social constructivism and a neo-realist orientation comprising two complementary approaches. Both orientations are explicated and evaluated, leading to a conclusion that provides programmatic directions.

Key Words: climate change • constructivism • cultural practice • neo-realist orientation • social structure


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