Thomas Dietz, PhD
Professor of Sociology and Environmental Science and Policy
Thomas's research interests include the role of values, norms, altruism and self-interest in decision making; the interplay between scientific analysis and democratic processes; and the political economy of sustainability. His empirical work is primarily quantitative, and have extensive experience in both survey analysis and the analysis of macro-comparative data.
Related Work
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                        Ecocultural workshop celebrates Dietz, Kalof retirementPublished on October 11, 2022 
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                        Spotting the human-driven snags in global sustainability questPublished on August 25, 2022 
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                        Disaster recovery requires rebuilding livelihoodsPublished on June 5, 2018 
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                        Sexy ideas won’t slow climate change if people don’t buy in and buy themPublished on May 9, 2016 
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                        Research links environmental activism with lower greenhouse gas emissionsPublished on June 16, 2015 
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                        Weathering the climate: Michigan agriculture braces for Mother Nature with help of MSU researchPublished on November 3, 2014 
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                        More people, more environmental stressPublished on June 11, 2012 
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                        Silent Spring's 50th anniversary recognized on Earth Day 2012Published on April 26, 2012 
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                        Thinking outside sustainability's box at the intersection of art and sciencePublished on February 23, 2012 
