The Social Frontiers of Energy Transition

The Social Frontiers of Energy Transition introduces readers to
the dynamic social processes that underlie shifts toward
sustainable energy futures. Through diverse theoretical
reflections and case studies, this book highlights how the energy
transition intersects with issues of political representation,
decision-making structures, and the equitable distribution of
benefits and burdens associated with energy change. By placing
the energy transition within wider socio-political contexts, this
work challenges purely technical or economic approaches and
emphasizes the fundamentally social nature of energy transition.
The book is a useful resource for students, researchers,
policymakers, and practitioners seeking a more nuanced
understanding of how energy change is negotiated, resisted, and
realized across different settings.

Evangelia Karasmanaki earned her PhD in Environmental
Science from the Department of Forestry and Management of the
Environment and Natural Resources at the Democritus University
of Thrace (Greece), where she teaches undergraduate and
master’s courses. Her research focuses on socio-environmental
relationships to derive empirically grounded recommendations for
policy development and refinement. Her academic publications
include articles in top-tier journals such as Energy Policy, Energy
Efficiency, Journal of Rural Studies and Energy for Sustainable
Development. She has been appointed to the Editorial Board of
the Journal of Innovation and Knowledge, Humanities
and Social Sciences Communications and Social
Sciences & Humanities Open.