ISBN:
9781035304288
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (viii, 317 pages)
,
illustrations
Series Statement:
Current issues in ecological economics
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
Parallel Title:
Elektronische Reproduktion von Environmental thought
DDC:
333.7/2
Keywords:
Ökologie
;
Interdisziplinäre Forschung
;
Environmental sciences Philosophy
;
Umweltschutz
;
Aufsatzsammlung
;
Umweltökonomie
;
Aufsatzsammlung
;
Umweltwissenschaften
;
Aufsatzsammlung
Abstract:
During the past twenty years there has been an explosive growth in research into environmental issues from a social science perspective. Ecological economics, in particular, has emerged as a true transdiscipline which seeks to conceptualise environmental concerns, thus allowing for the formulation of appropriate policy measures. This volume takes stock of this emerging body of work and offers an authoritative insight into current environmental thought. The book is divided into three broad sections: Disciplinary Approaches, Concepts and Issues. Under the heading of disciplinary approaches, the authors review the state of environmental thinking in the diverse fields of philosophy, politics, sociology, economics and law. The concepts addressed include the precautionary principle, sustainable development, environmental security and ecological modernisation. Finally, in the last section, they assess a range of crucial environmental issues such as consumption, biodiversity, global climate change and population. Each of the specially commissioned chapters is written by a recognised expert in the field, while the book as a whole offers a unique interdisciplinary perspective. Ecological economists, environmental researchers and environmental policy analysts will all find this an accessible and highly rewarding introduction to contemporary environmental thinking
Description / Table of Contents:
An introduction to environmental thought / Edward A. Page and John Proops -- Philosophy / Andrew Brennan -- Politics / Karena Shaw and Matthew Paterson -- Sociology / Ted Benton -- Economics / Mick Common -- Law / David Wilkinson -- The precautionary principle / Meira Hanson -- Sustainable development / Paul Ekins -- Environmental security / Edward A. Page -- Ecological modernisation / John Barry -- Consumption / Lucia A. Reisch -- Biodiversity / Bernd Klauer -- Global climate change / Matthew Paterson -- Population / Frank Jöst.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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