Abstract
Society is at an important intersection in dealing with the challenges of climate change, and this paper is presented at a critical juncture in light of growing recognition that the natural sciences are insufficient to deal with these challenges. Critical aspects of sociological perspectives related to climate change research are brought together in this review in the hope of fostering greater interdisciplinary collaboration between the natural and social sciences. We fervently argue for the need to inculcate interdisciplinary approaches that can provide innovative perspectives and solutions to the challenges we face from the impacts of climate change. As such, some critical sociological perspectives are addressed, with two objectives: (a) to provide a foundational opening for readers seeking an introductory perspective and potential core contributions of sociological insights on climate change; and (b) to explore opportunities and obstacles that may occur with increased interdisciplinary cooperation and collaboration. We lay out fundamental ideas by assembling a loosely connected body of sociological research, hoping to develop and advance the collaborative research agenda between sociology and other disciplines for the near future.
Highlights
Climate change is a critical problem, spanning across national boundaries and socioeconomicpolitical spheres
Dunlap and Brulle [5] claim that sociology brings two distinct and advantageous approaches to climate change research by examining its social dimensions
The physical and natural sciences have attained an array of understanding about climate change, the social sciences must do more to complement the issues examined
Summary
Climate change is a critical problem, spanning across national boundaries and socioeconomicpolitical spheres. Dunlap and Brulle [5] claim that sociology brings two distinct and advantageous approaches to climate change research by examining its social dimensions. They contend sociology is equipped with the tools to examine and provide insight into the causes, consequences, and solutions attached to climate change. Sociology provides a form of social critique by examining and questioning the belief systems that reinforce current socioeconomic institutions and practices. This is vital, because critiquing the dominant ideologies illuminates the constructed nature of these belief systems. We lay out the fundamental ideas by bringing the loosely connected body of sociological research together to develop and advance the collaborative research agenda between sociology and other disciplines for the future
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