Green Issues And Debates

Author : Mark Mawhinney
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1405150947
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sustainable Development written by Mark Mawhinney and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can there be a common definition of sustainable development? Views on sustainable development range from those of the mainstream economist to the hardened environmentalist – via many shades of green. This book offers a clear overview of the debates and sets out the various theories, providing an accessible introduction for all who now need to understand how sustainable development affects their working practices. The text is structured around key questions on the concept of sustainable development: Does it define a starting point, a process, or the end-goal? Can it provide a coherent theory? Is it a workable concept in practice? Is it ‘balanced’ or does ‘balance’ form part of the solution? Mark Mawhinney explores the various strands of thought that claim to define sustainable development - as a concept, a theory or as a set of principles. He also highlights gaps in understanding that often arise and attempts to break down the barriers to a common understanding - redefining current concepts in terms that will help to progress the debate on sustainable development.

Author : Howard S. Schiffman
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1412996945
Total Pages : 569 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Green Issues and Debates written by Howard S. Schiffman and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2011-06-28 with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colorful bracelets, funky brooches, and beautiful handmade beads: young crafters learn to make all these and much more with this fantastic step-by-step guide. In 12 exciting projects with simple steps and detailed instructions, budding fashionistas create their own stylish accessories to give as gifts or add a touch of personal flair to any ensemble. Following the successful "Art Smart" series, "Craft Smart" presents a fresh, fun approach to four creative skills: knitting, jewelry-making, papercrafting, and crafting with recycled objects. Each book contains 12 original projects to make, using a range of readily available materials. There are projects for boys and girls, carefully chosen to appeal to readers of all abilities. A special "techniques and materials" section encourages young crafters to try out their own ideas while learning valuable practical skills.

Author : Andrew J. Hoffman
Publisher : Stanford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0804795053
Total Pages : 121 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How Culture Shapes the Climate Change Debate written by Andrew J. Hoffman and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2015-03-11 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though the scientific community largely agrees that climate change is underway, debates about this issue remain fiercely polarized. These conversations have become a rhetorical contest, one where opposing sides try to achieve victory through playing on fear, distrust, and intolerance. At its heart, this split no longer concerns carbon dioxide, greenhouse gases, or climate modeling; rather, it is the product of contrasting, deeply entrenched worldviews. This brief examines what causes people to reject or accept the scientific consensus on climate change. Synthesizing evidence from sociology, psychology, and political science, Andrew J. Hoffman lays bare the opposing cultural lenses through which science is interpreted. He then extracts lessons from major cultural shifts in the past to engender a better understanding of the problem and motivate the public to take action. How Culture Shapes the Climate Change Debate makes a powerful case for a more scientifically literate public, a more socially engaged scientific community, and a more thoughtful mode of public discourse.

Author : CQ Researcher,
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1412978777
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Issues for Debate in Environmental Management written by CQ Researcher, and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2010 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can New Business Policies Save the Environment?

Author : Brian Black
Publisher : Greenwood
ISBN 13 : 9780313339325
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Great Debates in American Environmental History written by Brian Black and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 2008 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the most important and controversial environmental issues in the history of the United States, from the Colonial period to the present. Describes the issues, the stakeholders of various positions, and both the immediate outcome of the debate, and the long-term consequences of the result.

Author : Mike Hulme
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429821158
Total Pages : 281 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Contemporary Climate Change Debates written by Mike Hulme and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-11-27 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary Climate Change Debates is an innovative new textbook which tackles some of the difficult questions raised by climate change. For the complex policy challenges surrounding climate migration, adaptation and resilience, structured debates become effective learning devices for students. This book is organised around 15 important questions, and is split into four parts: What do we need to know? What should we do? On what grounds should we base our actions? Who should be the agents of change? Each debate is addressed by pairs of one or two leading or emerging academics who present opposing viewpoints. Through this format the book is designed to introduce students of climate change to different arguments prompted by these questions, and also provides a unique opportunity for them to engage in critical thinking and debate amongst themselves. Each chapter concludes with suggestions for further reading and with discussion questions for use in student classes. Drawing upon the sciences, social sciences and humanities to debate these ethical, cultural, legal, social, economic, technological and political roadblocks, Contemporary Debates on Climate Change is essential reading for all students of climate change, as well as those studying environmental policy and politics and sustainable development more broadly.

Author : John S. Dryzek
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 676 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Debating the Earth written by John S. Dryzek and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2005 with total page 676 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brings together over 40 essential readings, which illustrate the diversity of political responses to environmental issues. They are organized in a way that emphasizes the differences and debates across the various schools of thought on environmental affairs.

Author : Peninah Neimark
Publisher : Greenwood
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Environmental Debate written by Peninah Neimark and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1999 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique collection of primary documents examines the evolution of concern about environmental degradation, pollution, and resource conservation in America from the colonial period to the end of the twentieth century. The historical introductions to each part and to each document provide a context for analyzing each document and will aid readers to better understand the various stands taken in debates over how, why, and if our environment needs to be protected. Students and others interested in environmental problems are encouraged to consider all sides of these complex issues before drawing their own conclusions. The documents are taken from the writings of naturalists, including botanists and ornithologists; conservationists, ranging from forest managers to game hunters to grassroots activists; scientists, philosophers, and theologians; lawyers and judges; politicians and industrialists; sociologists and economists; artists, designers, architects; and poets and novelists; as well as from government reports; federal, state, and local legislation; and court cases. They include a wide variety of attitudes about environmental issues ranging from the apocalyptic view that we must immediately diminish our impact on the environment to the belief that we can use whatever resources we want for the advancement of human well-being because human ingenuity can resolve whatever problems ensue. The book, with its broad array of perspectives, will be a welcome resource for students wishing to explore controversial environmental issues from as many different angles as possible.

Author : Mary Kelly
Publisher : Institute of Public Administration
ISBN 13 : 1904541550
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Environmental Debates and the Public in Ireland written by Mary Kelly and published by Institute of Public Administration. This book was released on 2007 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : David E. Newton
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Climate Change Debate written by David E. Newton and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Climate Change Debate: A Reference Handbook provides an in-depth look at climate change facts and statistics. It also discusses debate surrounding the scientific consensus. The Climate Change Debate: A Reference Handbook covers the topic of climate change from the earliest days of planet Earth to the present day. Chapters One and Two provide a historical background of climate change and a review of current problems, controversies, and solutions. The remainder of the book consists of chapters that aid readers in continuing their own research on the topic, such as an extended annotated bibliography, chronology, glossary, noteworthy individuals and organizations in the field, and important data and documents. The variety of resources provided, such as further reading, perspective essays about climate change, a historical timeline, and useful terms in the climate change discourse, differentiates this book from others in the field. The book is intended for readers of high school through the community college level, along with adult readers who may be interested in the topic.