A Public Sociology of Waste

Myra J. Hird (Myra J. Hird, Queen’s University)

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English

Bristol University Press
01 July 2022

Sociology; Waste management; Social impact of environmental issues

Series: Public Sociology

Is it possible to tackle waste by recycling, reusing and reducing consumption on an individual level alone?

This provocative book critically analyses the widespread narrative around waste as a 'household' issue.

Expert scholar Myra J. Hird uncovers neoliberal capitalism's fallacy of infinite growth as the real culprit and shows how industry and local governments work in tandem to deflect attention away from the real causes of our global waste crisis.

Hird offers crucial insights on the relations between waste and wider societal issues such as poverty, racism, sexism, Indigeneity, decolonisation and social justice, showcasing how sociology can contribute to a 'public imagination' of waste.

By: Myra J. Hird (Myra J. Hird Queen’s University)
Imprint: Bristol University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781529206555
ISBN 10: 1529206553
Series: Public Sociology
Pages: 158
Publication Date: 01 July 2022
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Myra J. Hird is Professor in the School of Environmental Studies at Queen's University in Canada and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Reviews for A Public Sociology of Waste

This is essential and long awaited reading for sociologists interested in the ubiquitous role of waste in society. It rigorously demonstrates how and why the burden of waste is unequally distributed. Tora Holmberg, Uppsala University In her powerful analysis and critique of waste 'management', Hird illuminates the neglected socio-ethical implications of waste and our understanding of it. Romain Garcier, University of Lyon