Ethics of Consumption - The Good Life, Justice, and Global Stewardship (Paperback, New)

Scholars in diverse fields now agree on the importance of investigating the impact of consumption practices on the global environment, quality of life, and international justice. In this comprehensive collection of essays, most of which appear for the first time, eminent scholars from many disciplines-philosophy, economics, sociology, political science, demography, theology, history, and social psychology-examine the causes, nature, and consequences of present-day consumption patterns in the United States and throughout the world. Specifically, the essays evaluate the impact of consumption practices on our own lives, our institutions, other people, and the environment. The contributors give explicit attention to the principles relevant for a consumption ethic, as well as to the policies and practices that such an ethic permits or requires. These engaging, jargon-free essays frame the problem of consumption in a variety of ways, challenging readers to see the issue from new perspectives. For scholars and students from across the disciplines, as well as for environmental and consumer activists, this volume will serve as the touchstone for discussions of consumption and global stewardship.

General

Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Philosophy and the Global Context
Release date:	December 1997
First published:	December 1997
Editors:	David A. Crocker • Toby Linden
Contributors:	Luis A. Camacho • Colin Campbell • David A. Crocker • Eleonora Curlo • Herman E Daly • Eliezer Diamond • Robert Goodland • Allen L. Hammond
Dimensions:	230 x 153 x 39mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	608
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-8476-8495-3
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Consumer issues Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General Promotions
LSN:	0-8476-8495-4
Barcode:	9780847684953

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