The emergence of Environmental Sociology can be traced through multiple historical, theoretical, and sociopolitical developments that have shaped the way sociologists understand the relationship between society and the environment. The roots of environmental sociology lie at the intersection of classical sociological theory, ecological concerns, and growing awareness of human-induced environmental change. Historically, sociological inquiry largely focused on human social structures, institutions, and interactions, often neglecting the role of the natural environment. However, the increasing recognition that social life is profoundly influenced by environmental factors prompted the development of a distinct subfield known as Environmental Sociology. One of the earliest intellectual foundations for Environmental Sociology can be linked to classical sociological thinkers such as Karl Marx, Émile Durkheim, and Max Weber, although they did not explicitly formulate an environmental perspective. Marx, for instance, discussed the notion of the metabolic rift, a concept highlighting the disruption of natural cycles due to capitalist production. He argued that industrial agriculture and extractive practices created a disconnection between humans and nature, leading to ecological degradation. Similarly, Durkheim’s interest in the division of labor and social solidarity implied that social systems could not be fully understood without considering the environmental context in which they operated. Weber, through his analysis of rationalization and the development of modern capitalism, indirectly contributed to understanding how social structures and technological progress impact the natural world. These classical contributions laid the groundwork for later environmental analysis by emphasizing the embeddedness of society within ecological constraints. The mid-twentieth century witnessed a marked shift in the sociological attention toward environmental concerns, largely influenced by the growing global awareness of ecological problems. The publication of Rachel Carson’s *Silent Spring* in 1962 catalyzed public and scholarly attention to the unintended consequences of industrial activities, particularly the use of pesticides and their ecological ramifications. This period saw the rise of environmental movements that challenged the sustainability of industrial development and called for social and ecological reform. Sociologists began to recognize that environmental issues were not merely scientific or technical problems but also social problems shaped