Beyond Environmentalism

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This one-of-a-kind book provides thoughtful insight into thecurrent relationship between humankind and the environment Beyond Environmentalism is the first book of its kind topresent a timely and relevant analysis of environmentalism. Theauthor's decades of experience as a philosopher of science allowhim to critically comprehend scientific issues and to develop andexplain sound, ethical policies in response to them. The result isa volume that builds a philosophy of nature and helps the readerassess humankind's relationship with and impact on the world aroundus. This innovative book discusses the inconsistencies, bothscientific and philosophical, of popular environmentalism and shedsnew perspectives on the issues, causes, and debates that embracesociety today. The goal is not to settle environmental issues onceand for all, but rather to provide the basis for more reasoned,scientific, and productive debates. The need for a new philosophyof nature is explored through methodological discussion of severaltopics, including: * The rise and fall of scientific proof * Nature in religion, romance, and human values * Humankind's responsibility to the environment * The value of freedom * Kinship among species Numerous case studies throughout the book delve into globalwarming, the "sixth extinction," the precautionary principle,pollution, and other popular issues within environmentalism.Feature boxes guide the reader through complex topics such aseco-sabotage, the Gaia hypothesis, and the urban heat-islandeffect, while vivid illustrations demonstrate scientific data,theories, and philosophical arguments in a reader-friendlymanner. With its balanced approach to provocative issues, BeyondEnvironmentalism serves as an excellent, thought-provokingsupplement for courses on environmental studies at theundergraduate and graduate levels. It is also an interesting andaccessible read for anyone with a general interest in environmentalissues.

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Jeffrey E. Foss

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"Those who share (Foss) vision will, I think, find BeyondEnvironmentalism compelling and exciting reading." (EuropeanJournal of literature, Culture and Environment, 2010)
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