"Human Rights in an Ecological Era"
William Aiken examines the tradition of human rights and their role in our currently increasing environmental awareness.
William Aiken examines the tradition of human rights and their role in our currently increasing environmental awareness.
Does it make sense to say that one should not, or ought not, take pleasure in certain objects or events within the natural environment? Cheryl Foster explores ethical constraints on aesthetic activity and appreciation.
The present article offers an analysis of human surprise and ignorance in the context of environmental issues.
The article explores the possibilities of a new ethic that incorporates the phenomenon of environmental crisis and aims at changing people’s outlooks and behaviour.
Patrick Murphy argues for a new conception of human agency based on culturopoeia and an application of an ecofeminist dialogic method for analysing human-nature relationships.
An evolutionary analysis of history suggests that technology and morality can and will respond to a clearly perceived future threat to civilization. But will our response be fast enough?
A history of the role of American society in shaping the policies of the United States Forest Service.
Jan Oosthoek tells in this book the story of how 20th century foresters devised ways to successfully reforest the poor Scottish uplands.
A collection of essays addressing the collaboration of human and natural forces in the creation of cities, the countryside, and empires.
This book offers a history of the conservation movement’s origins and provides a context for understanding contemporary enviromental problems and possible solutions.