A Sustainable PhilosophyThe Work of Bryan Norton by Sahotra Sarkar (English) Har

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The Nile on eBay FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE A Sustainable PhilosophyThe Work of Bryan Norton by Sahotra Sarkar, Ben A. Minteer A Sustainable Philosophy gathers together a distinguished group of scholars and professionals from a wide array of fields (including environmental philosophy, natural resource management, environmental economics, law, and public policy) to engage Norton's work and its legacy for our shared environmental future. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book provides a richly interdisciplinary assessment of the thought and work of Bryan Norton, one of most innovative and influential environmental philosophers of the past thirty years. In landmark works such as Toward Unity Among Environmentalists and Sustainability: A Philosophy of Adaptive Ecosystem Management, Norton charted a new and highly productive course for an applied environmental philosophy, one fully engaged with the natural and social sciences as well as the management professions. A Sustainable Philosophy gathers together a distinguished group of scholars and professionals from a wide array of fields (including environmental philosophy, natural resource management, environmental economics, law, and public policy) to engage Norton's work and its legacy for our shared environmental future. A study in the power of intellectual legacy and the real-world influence of philosophy, the book will be of great interest scholars and students in environmental philosophy, public policy and management, and environmental and sustainability studies. By considering the value and impact of Norton's body of work it will also chart a course for the next generation of pragmatic environmental philosophers and sustainability scholars grappling with questions of environmental value, knowledge, and practice in a rapidly changing world. Back Cover This book provides a richly interdisciplinary assessment of the thought and work of Bryan Norton, one of most innovative and influential environmental philosophers of the past thirty years. In landmark works such as Toward Unity Among Environmentalists and Sustainability: A Philosophy of Adaptive Ecosystem Management, Norton charted a new and highly productive course for an applied environmental philosophy, one fully engaged with the natural and social sciences as well as the management professions. A Sustainable Philosophy gathers together a distinguished group of scholars and professionals from a wide array of fields (including environmental philosophy, natural resource management, environmental economics, law, and public policy) to engage Norton's work and its legacy for our shared environmental future. A study in the power of intellectual legacy and the real-world influence of philosophy, the book will be of great interest scholars and students in environmental philosophy, public policy and management, and environmental and sustainability studies. By considering the value and impact of Norton's body of work it will also chart a course for the next generation of pragmatic environmental philosophers and sustainability scholars grappling with questions of environmental value, knowledge, and practice in a rapidly changing world. Table of Contents Chapter 1. Norton on Sustainability as Such (Paul B. Thompson).- Chapter 2. Ecological Sustainability (J. Baird Callicott).- Chapter 3. Norton vs Callicott on Interpreting Aldo Leopold: A Jamesian View (Piers H.G. Stephens).- Chapter 4. The Language of Environmental Ethics: Escaping The Emotivist Trap (Daniel W. Bromley).- Chapter 5. Environmental Pragmatism, Decision Theory, and Systematic Conservation Planning (Sahotra Sarkar).- Chapter 6. Values Pluralism and "Sustainability" (Richard Howarth).- Chapter 7. Shared Values and Scientific Knowledge in Environmental Decision-making (Evelyn Brister).- Chapter 8. Adaptive Management as a Theory of Intergenerational Justice? (Clark Wolf).- Chapter 9. Leadership for Sustainability (R. Bruce Hull).- Chapter 10. The Power of Process: A Role for Norton's Deliberative Approach to Sustainability in Building Constituencies for Change (Paul D. Hirsch) etc. Review "Carl Griffin and Briony McDonagh have made an important contribution to the field of British protest studies. … in my view this is a very well-researched, informative and deeply committed collection, and it undoubtedly strengthens and enhances what is already a venerable canon of work on British protest history." (Peter Jones, Family & Community History, Vol. 22 (2), July, 2019) Review Quote "Carl Griffin and Briony McDonagh have made an important contribution to the field of British protest studies. ... in my view this is a very well-researched, informative and deeply committed collection, and it undoubtedly strengthens and enhances what is already a venerable canon of work on British protest history." (Peter Jones, Family & Community History, Vol. 22 (2), July, 2019) Feature The first book to cover the thought and legacy of Bryan Norton, one of the most distinguished and influential environmental philosophers of the past thirty years The only book dealing with the interdisciplinary nature of Norton's work and its value across a wide range of intellectual traditions and management contexts Brings together a group of top scholars to assess the impact and legacy of Norton's work for the next generation of environmental philosophers and sustainability scholars Details ISBN 3319925962 Publisher Springer International Publishing AG Series The International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics Year 2018 Edition 1st ISBN-10 3319925962 ISBN-13 9783319925967 Format Hardcover Imprint Springer International Publishing AG Place of Publication Cham Country of Publication Switzerland Edited by Sahotra Sarkar DEWEY 179.1 Pages 303 Publication Date 2018-07-30 Language English Series Number 26 UK Release Date 2018-07-30 Author Ben A. Minteer Edition Description 1st ed. 2018 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Country of Origin NL Product Class Description Philosophy Alternative 9783319925974 Illustrations 6 Illustrations, color; 11 Illustrations, black and white We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:173036855;