Nature + Culture
Scope & Guideline
Transforming Perspectives on Cultural and Ecological Relations
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Research:
The journal emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches that integrate insights from anthropology, sociology, ecology, and cultural studies to understand the complexities of nature-culture relationships. - Environmental Justice and Ethics:
A core focus is on environmental justice, examining how social inequalities influence environmental policies and practices, and advocating for ethical considerations in ecological decision-making. - Cultural Perspectives on Nature:
Nature + Culture explores diverse cultural interpretations of nature, including indigenous perspectives, and how these shape human interactions with the environment. - Impact of Climate Change:
The journal consistently addresses the multifaceted impacts of climate change on societies, ecosystems, and cultures, analyzing both local and global responses. - Sustainable Practices and Innovations:
Research on sustainable practices, including agricultural innovations and conservation strategies, is a significant area of interest, highlighting pathways to ecological resilience.
Trending and Emerging
- Climate Activism and Advocacy:
Recent articles focus on climate advocacy, examining social movements and their impact on policy-making, reflecting a growing urgency to address climate change through collective action. - Gender and Environmental Issues:
There is an increasing emphasis on gendered perspectives in environmental studies, exploring how gender influences experiences and responses to ecological crises. - Urban Ecology and Social Change:
Research on urban ecology is gaining attention, particularly in relation to how cities adapt to environmental challenges and the role of social networks in fostering ecological resilience. - Posthumanism and New Ecologies:
The exploration of posthumanist perspectives is emerging, challenging anthropocentric views and examining the agency of non-human actors in ecological contexts. - Cultural Narratives in Environmental Discourse:
A trend towards analyzing cultural narratives and storytelling as powerful tools for understanding and addressing environmental issues is becoming increasingly prominent.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Environmentalism:
Research centered around traditional environmentalism, which often emphasizes conservation without considering social implications, appears to be waning in favor of more integrated approaches that consider socio-cultural dimensions. - Static Nature-Culture Dichotomy:
The simplistic binary view of nature versus culture is losing traction, as newer research emphasizes the fluid and interconnected nature of human and ecological systems. - Historical Environmental Studies:
There is a noticeable reduction in publications focused solely on historical environmental studies, as contemporary issues and urgent challenges take precedence in the discourse. - Local vs. Global Dynamics:
The emphasis on purely local environmental issues without consideration of global interconnections is decreasing, reflecting a growing recognition of global environmental interdependencies.
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