[Book] Handbook Environmental Anthropology is out!
- kathrineitel7
- 24. Apr.
- 2 Min. Lesezeit
I am thrilled to announce the release of the Handbook of Environmental Anthropology (published in German), a project I had the pleasure of co-editing with Carsten Wergin. Published by Springer, this comprehensive volume brings together leading voices in anthropology, environmental studies, and cultural research to explore how human-environment relations are shaped by cultural, social, and political dynamics.
In an era marked by climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource conflicts, it becomes increasingly clear that environmental challenges are deeply intertwined with cultural practices, worldviews, and social structures. This handbook responds to that complexity by offering a broad, interdisciplinary perspective on how anthropology can contribute to understanding—and addressing—today’s ecological crises.
🌍 Why This Handbook?
Environmental issues are no longer the sole domain of natural sciences or policy frameworks. They demand cultural insight, ethnographic sensitivity, and critical reflection on how different societies perceive, engage with, and transform their environments.
The Handbook of Environmental Anthropology provides:
A foundation in key theoretical approaches, from political ecology to ontological and decolonial perspectives.
Insight into innovative methodologies, including multi-species ethnography, multimodal research, and collaborative practices.
Exploration of pressing research fields like climate change, resilience, and disaster studies.
Focus on topical areas such as energy, waste, planetary health, urban environments, and datafication.
It is designed as a resource for scholars, students, and practitioners seeking to navigate the complex intersections of culture, society, and environment.
📖 Table of Contents
Here’s an overview of the chapters and contributors who made this volume possible:
Foundations
Environmental Anthropology: An Introduction — Kathrin Eitel, Carsten Wergin
From Political Ecology to Plural Ecologies — Michaela Haug, Kristina Großmann
Ontological Anthropology — Oliver D. Liebig, Michaela Meurer
Decolonial Approaches — Franziska Klaas
Methods and Experimental Approaches
Collaborative Ethnography — Jörg Niewöhner, Desirée Hetzel
Multimodal Ethnography — Kathrin Eitel, Sandro Simon
Multi-Species Ethnography — Laura Otto, Michaela Fenske
Plant Ethnography — Cornelia Ertl, Susanne Schmitt, Sandra Calkins
Fields of Research
The Anthropocene — Felix Lussem
Climate Change — Arno Pascht, Desirée Hetzel
Environmental Governance — Jeannine-Madeleine Fischer
Landscapes — Maike Melles
Resilience — Kathrin Eitel
Disaster Research — Jeanne Féaux de la Croix, Aibek Samakov
Topical Areas
Energy — Annuska Derks, Carolin Russegger
Waste — Dagna Rams
Planetary Health — Sung-Joon Park
Cultural Heritage — Carsten Wergin
Ecotourism — Eveline Dürr
Urban Environments — Christoph Antweiler
Environmental Justice — Jonas Hein, Silja Klepp
Datafied (En)vironments — Asta Vonderau, Andrea Behrends
This handbook is the result of inspiring collaborations with scholars who are pushing the boundaries of environmental anthropology. I extend my deepest thanks to all contributors for their commitment and critical insights.
📚 Where to Find the Book
The Handbook of Environmental Anthropology is now available via Springer:👉 Access the book here
Whether you're engaged in research, teaching, or applied environmental work, I hope this volume will offer valuable perspectives and spark further dialogue.
If you have thoughts, questions, or would like to discuss potential collaborations, feel free to reach out or comment below!
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