Butler, Catherine, Parkhill, Karen Anne orcid.org/0000-0002-9655-7414, Shirani, Fiona et al. (2 more authors) (2014) Examining the dynamics of energy demand through a biographical lens. Nature and Culture. pp. 164-182. ISSN 1558-5468
Abstract
It is widely recognized that a major challenge in low carbon transitioning is the reduction of energy consumption. This implies a significant level of transformationin our ways of living, meaning the challenge is one that runs deep into the fabric of our personal lives. In this article we combine biographical research approaches with concepts from Bourdieu's practice theory to develop understanding of processes of change that embed particular patterns of energy consumption. Through an analysis of "case biographies" we show the value of biographical methods for understanding the dynamics of energy demand.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | This is an author produced version of a paper published in Nature and Culture. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Biography,Consumption,Life-course,Low carbon transitions,Social change,Social reproduction |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Environment and Geography (York) |
Depositing User: | Pure (York) |
Date Deposited: | 19 Oct 2015 12:53 |
Last Modified: | 08 Feb 2025 00:17 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.3167/nc.2014.090204 |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.3167/nc.2014.090204 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:88185 |
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