William R. Catton, Jr. | |
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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.