Changing Our Ways: Behaviour Change and the Climate Crisis

The authors develop a political and social account of behavior change that emphasizes power and social justice, leading to a more holistic understanding of behavior as part of an ecosystem of transformation. It is more attentive to governance and collective steering processes and is more historical in its approach, drawing on historical parallels for contemporary context.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 75 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

In this Element, the authors delve into the intricate realm of behavior change, infusing it with a political and social dimension to unravel the complex dynamics of power and social justice. By centralizing these issues in their inquiry, they seek to understand how responsibilities and agency are unevenly distributed within and between societies. The outcome is a comprehensive understanding of behavior, as merely one node within an interconnected ecosystem of transformation that bridges the individual and systemic realms. Their account is particularly attentive to questions of governance and the collaborative processes required to drive significant change across diverse actors, sectors, and regions. It deviates from the prevailing emphasis on individuals and households, recognizing the pivotal historical parallels and lessons that can be drawn and applied to the contemporary context. Through a critical historical lens, the authors explore the relevance of past experiences in shaping large-scale behavior change and offer valuable insights for guiding actionable strategies in the present and future.

Weight: 166g
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781009108492
Edition number: New ed