Social Ecology

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This book explores the current state of Social Ecology as practiced by the Vienna School, a leading research group in the field. It significantly contributes to interdisciplinary sustainability studies by introducing the purpose and nature of Social Ecology and situating the Vienna School within broader socioecological and interdisciplinary environmental contexts. The text delves into the conceptual and methodological foundations of Social Ecology, providing a comprehensive overview of contemporary socioecological thought. Key topics include socio-metabolic transitions, land use approaches, the relationship between actor-centered and system perspectives, a socioecological theory of labor, and the significance of historical legacies in Environmental History and Long-Term Socio-Ecological Research. To support this overview, the book highlights empirical strengths through cutting-edge research cases that the Vienna School has addressed in recent years. The presentation encompasses research across various scales, from local to global and spanning past, present, and future. Its structured format makes it suitable for classroom use as a primer and offers insights into the evolution of Social Ecology up to its current research frontiers.