Affiliation:
1. 1Editor-in-Chief, Case Studies in the Environment
Abstract
Contemporary environmental challenges require that decision-makers can think critically, integrate new information, and recognize their own biases. This manuscript focuses on the importance of case studies in facilitating critical thinking within the field of environmental studies and sciences, especially as it relates to higher education. Critical thinking skills are central to environmental problem-solving and can be improved through the use of case studies. After dissecting the construction of a particularly effective case study, the manuscript goes on to chronicle instances where case study examination could have engendered more positive outcomes. Ultimately, case studies can dislodge ourselves from our preconceived notions and open the door to a wider range of environmental solutions.
Publisher
University of California Press
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