"e;This is not only the best environmental sociology text I've used, but it is the best text of any type I've used in college-level teaching."e; -Dr. Cliff Brown, University of New HampshireJoin author Mike Bell and new co-author Loka Ashwood as they explore "e;the biggest community of all"e; and bring out the sociology of environmental possibility. The highly-anticipated Fifth Edition of An Invitation to Environmental Sociologydelves into this rapidly changing and growing field in a clear and artful manner. Written in a lively, engaging style, this book explores the broad range of topics in environmental sociology with a personal passion rarely seen in sociology textbooks. The Fifth Edition contains new chapters entitled "e;Money and Markets,"e; "e;Technology and Science,"e; and "e;Living in the Ecological Society."e;