Stern, M.J. (2018). Social Science Theory for Environmental Sustainability: A Practical Guide. Oxford. 

Book published by Oxford University Press

This practical book brings together over 30 theories on topics such as motivation, identity, public involvement, and leadership in one place. Then it goes one step further with vignettes demonstrating how some of the theories can be used to advance sustainability in a variety of settings.

Environmental education improves by learning from fields such as psychology, sociology, and education. This book not only summarizes many relevant theories but also explains their relevance to environmental education, interpretation, and communication. It will be useful to teacher educators preparing course materials and upper-level students considering doing their own research projects.

Instilling positive attitudes and knowledge about the environment are important components of environmental literacy. We also aim to share experiences that spark an interest and concern about the environment, promote curiosity, and motivate audiences to take action on environmental issues. In our role in higher education, we not only provide these experiences for our students, we also prepare them to lead these experiences for their future students and audiences. View more resources in the Higher Education PRO Picks collection >