Quality of Life, Environmental Changes and Subjectivity

In this volume, the authors consider how environmental changes affect our social, cultural and political lives and, in doing so, have a direct influence on individuals' health. In contrast to previous research in the area, da Cal Seixas and de Moraes Hoefel emphasize both physical health and mental health as measures of human suffering, in an approach informed by the concept of subjectivity. Ultimately, the authors argue that contemporary environmental changes have a significant effect on the mental and physical wellbeing of the world's population, and that analysis and proposals for action should address both concerns in an effort to improve our quality of life.

Autorentext

Sônia Regina da Cal Seixas is Professor in the Environment & Society PhD program at the State University of Campinas, UNICAMP, Brazil. She is also a researcher at the Center for Environmental Studies and Research (NEPAM/UNICAMP) and has a research fellowship at Brazil's National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (Pq-CNPq/Brazil). João Luiz de Moraes Hoefel is Professor at UNIFAAT University Center, Atibaia, Sao Paulo, Brazil, where he coordinates the Sustainability and Cultural Center and the Environmental Management Undergraduation Course. He received his PhD in Social Science with a focus on Environmental Subjects from Campinas University, Brazil.

Inhalt

1. Introduction.- 2. The Importance of the Concept of Subjectivity: New Lines of Research.- 3. Building New Perspectives and Approaches to Our Common Future on Climate Change and Subjectivity: Agenda 2030 and Human Rights.- 4. Conclusion.