William R. Catton, Jr. | |
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 William R. Catton Jr. | |
| Born | January 15, 1926 |
| Died | January 5, 2015 (aged 88) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Environmental sociologist |
| Notable work | Overshoot |
William Robert Catton, Jr. (January 15, 1926 – January 5, 2015) was an American sociologist known for his scholarly work in environmental sociology and human ecology.[1] More broadly, Catton is known for his 1980 book, Overshoot: The Ecological Basis of Revolutionary Change, which is credited by younger generations of environmental scholars and activists as foundational for their own works.
- ^ Lockie, Stewart (2015). "What is environmental sociology?". Environmental Sociology. 1 (3): 139–142. Bibcode:2015EnvSo...1..139L. doi:10.1080/23251042.2015.1066084. S2CID 145548969.