Does Environmental Consciousness Set from Constructivism? - Empirical Analysis Based on 816 Samples from China

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Constructivism theory is one of most important theory in arena of environmental sociology. Compared by three groups in China, this article analyzes the relationship between environmental consciousness and constructivism theory based on empirical research. Data found significant on both Faith in Science and Technology and Environment Knowledge while three groups demonstrate differently. Research also expresses the transformation from rural to urban.

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Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 616-618)

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