Routledge Surfing and Sustainability Research Book

Explore the complex relationship between ocean culture and environmental preservation with Surfing and Sustainability. Part of the Routledge Research in Sport, Culture and Society series, this book offers a fresh perspective on how surfing affects the environment, society, and the global economy. Instead of traditional views, this work uses an innovative theoretical framework built from concepts of risk society and sociotechnical transitions. It places surfing within modern sustainability debates to show how the sport can be a tool for exploring the complexities of ecological balance. By analyzing the capacity of surfing to influence individual behavior, this text provides deep insights for researchers, students, and professionals interested in the intersection of sport and sustainability. It is an essential resource for understanding how recreational activities connect to larger global shifts in social and economic structures.