Ecosocial Work and Sustainability Transitions: Theories, Methodologies and Practices

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Koen Hermans (KU Leuven (LUCAS - Center for Healthcare Research and Consultancy)) Ingo Stamm (University of Jyväskylä)

Ecosocial Work and Sustainability Transitions

Theories, Methodologies and Practices

Koen Hermans (KU Leuven (LUCAS - Center for Healthcare Research and Consultancy)), Ingo Stamm (University of Jyväskylä), Aila-Leena Matthies (University of Jyväskylä) , Susanne Elsen (Free University of Bozen-Bolzano)

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English

Policy Press
11 November 2025

Social work; Political ideologies; Environmentalist thought & ideology; Social impact of environmental issues

Series: Research in Social Work

Bringing together researchers from across Europe, this book explores the debate on ecosocial work and the ecosocial transition of our societies.

Edited by: Koen Hermans (KU Leuven (LUCAS - Center for Healthcare Research and Consultancy)), Ingo Stamm (University of Jyväskylä), Aila-Leena Matthies (University of Jyväskylä), Susanne Elsen (Free University of Bozen-Bolzano)
Imprint: Policy Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781447376095
ISBN 10: 1447376099
Series: Research in Social Work
Pages: 314
Publication Date: 11 November 2025
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Further / Higher Education , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Koen Hermans is Associate Professor of Social Work and Social Policy at KU Leuven and project leader at LUCAS, Centre for Care Research and Consultancy. Ingo Stamm is Professor for Social Work and Sustainability at FH Münster. Aila-Leena Matthies is Professor of Social Work at the University of Jyväskylä. Susanne Elsen is Emeritus Professor of Social Sciences at the University of Bolzano.

Reviews for Ecosocial Work and Sustainability Transitions: Theories, Methodologies and Practices

“A groundbreaking and essential contribution to social work literature, this book bridges theory and practice to redefine the field’s role in the sustainability transition. It’s an invaluable resource for those committed to ecosocial justice.” Helena Belchior Rocha, ISCTE – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa.