Overview
- Examines how school science curricula present consumption and consumerism through alternative and ethical lenses
- Explores the theory and practice of institutionalized sustainability education
- Critically reviews research literature on youth pro-environmental engagement
Part of the book series: Cultural Studies of Science Education (CSSE, volume 16)
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Table of contents (15 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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About this book
A wide range of science, technology and environmental educators from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Netherlands and the United States have combined their perspectives to produce this exciting, innovative, timely and important book. It should be essential reading for all teachers, teacher educators and curriculum developers keen to address key issues raised by a commitment to assist students in refining their understanding of what constitutes socially, culturally, ethically and politically responsible consumer practices and supporting them in formulating and engaging in effective individual and collective action.
Derek Hodson, Emeritus Professor of Science Education, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto, Professor of Science Education at The University of Auckland (New Zealand), and Founding Editor of the Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education (CJSMTE).
The authors in the book deconstruct and analyse intricate economic, sociopolitical and affective networks that are behind the cycles of production, distribution and consumption of objects that are present in youngsters' daily lives and their attitudes towards them. Apart from breaking new ground by proposing and discussing socioculturally informed research about the topic, the book connects with pedagogical approaches that value critical perspectives on the nature of the relationship between science, technology, society and environment. It is a must-read for both researchers and practitioners interested in issues related to sustainability and citizenship education.
Isabel Martins, Professor of Science Education, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro/ Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ).
Editors and Affiliations
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Sociocultural Perspectives on Youth Ethical Consumerism
Editors: Giuliano Reis, Michael Mueller, Rachel Gisewhite, Luiz Siveres, Renato Brito
Series Title: Cultural Studies of Science Education
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-65608-3
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Education, Education (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-65607-6Published: 17 November 2017
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-88065-5Published: 22 June 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-65608-3Published: 07 November 2017
Series ISSN: 1879-7229
Series E-ISSN: 1879-7237
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXVII, 266
Number of Illustrations: 77 b/w illustrations
Topics: Science Education, Sociology of Education, Youth Culture, Sociology of Family, Youth and Aging, Learning & Instruction