Elizabeth Shove

About the Author

Elizabeth Shove is a distinguished sociologist and professor at Lancaster University, renowned for her pioneering work in social practice theory and the study of everyday life. Her research explores how mundane routines, habits, and social norms shape and are shaped by broader societal changes, particularly in the contexts of sustainability, consumption, and innovation. Drawing on interdisciplinary insights from sociology, anthropology, and environmental studies, Shove challenges conventional understandings of behavior and policy, advocating for a practice-oriented approach to address contemporary challenges like climate change and resource use. With a career spanning numerous publications and collaborations, she continues to influence academic and policy discourses on the dynamics of human practices in a rapidly evolving world.