Sustainability Communication

Complementing this theoretical framework, the book provides methods and concepts in a range of fields such as corporate practice, education and media.

Modern and professional communication is required to realise the goal of sustainability in society. This book develops a theoretical and empirical framework, integrating interdisciplinary perspectives from communications theory, psychology, sociology, educational sciences, systems theory and constructivism. Its aim is to inform the establishment of sustainability communication. Complementing this theoretical framework, the book provides methods and concepts in a range of fields such as corporate practice, education and media. The book addresses the scientific community and students as well as communicators in all categories of sustainability communication.

No comparable publication on an international level Offers inter- and transdisciplinary perspectives on the topic Combines theoretical and practical applications Provides overviews of the main discourses which are useful for academics and practitioners alike Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext
Gerd Michelsen ist Leiter des Instituts für Umweltkommunikation der Leuphana Universität Lüneburg. Seine Arbeitsschwerpunkte sind nachhaltige Entwicklung, (Hochschul-)Bildung für eine nachhaltige Entwicklung und Nachhaltigkeitskommunikation.

Inhalt

I. Mapping Sustainability Communication.- 1. Sustainability Communication - An Introduction.- 2. Strong Sustainability as a Frame for Sustainability Communication.- 3. Sustainability Communication an Integrative Approach.- 4. Sustainable Communication as An Inter- and Transdisciplinary Discipline.- II. Framework of Sustainability Communication.- 5. Sociological Perspectives on Sustainability Communication.- 6. Psychological Aspects of Sustainability Communication.- 7. Media Theory and Sustainability Communication.- 8. Communication Theory and Sustainability Discourse.- 9. Communicating Education for Sustainable Development.- 10. Sustainability Communication: A Systemic-constructivist Perspective.- III. Practice of Sustainability Communication.- 11. Climate Change as an Element of Sustainability Communication.- 12. Biodiversity and Sustainability Communication.- 13. Communicating Sustainable Consumption.- 14. Corporate Sustainability Reporting.- 15. Computer Support for Cooperate Sustainability Communication.- 16. Participation: Empowerment for Sustainable Development.- Index.