William R. Catton Jr.
William R. Catton, Jr. | |
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William R. Catton Jr. | |
| Born | January 15, 1926 |
| Died | January 5, 2015 (aged 88) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Environmental sociologist |
| Notable work | Overshoot |
William Robert Catton Jr. (January 15, 1926 – January 5, 2015) was an American sociologist known for his scholarly work in environmental sociology and human ecology. More broadly, Catton is known for his 1980 book, Overshoot: The Ecological Basis of Revolutionary Change, which is credited by younger generations of environmental scholars and activists as foundational for their own works in calling attention to humanity's role in expanding ecological overshoot to the global level.