The moral imperatives and value systems of religions are
indispensable for mobilizing the sensibilities of people toward the
goals of sustainability: to shape the trajectories of
social-ecological change to enhance ecosystem resilience and human
well-being.
The "Routledge Handbook of Religion and Ecology" provides the
most comprehensive and authoritative overview of the field. It
encourages both appreciative and critical angles regarding
religious traditions, communities, attitude, and practices. It
presents contrasting ways of thinking about "religion" and about
"ecology" and about ways of connecting the two terms.
Written by a team of leading international experts, the
"Handbook" discusses dynamics of change within religious traditions
as well as their roles in responding to global challenges such as
climate change, water, conservation, food and population. It
explores the interpretations of indigenous traditions regarding
modern environmental problems drawing on such concepts as lifeway
and indigenous knowledge. This volume uniquely intersects the field
of religion and ecology with new directions within the humanities
and the sciences. The sections on environmental humanities and
environmental sciences explore the history and significance of
other key areas and disciplines of environmental studies in which
religion and ecology can be fruitfully located as a dialogue
partner for environmental solutions.
This interdisciplinary volume is an essential reference for
scholars and students across the social sciences and humanities and
for all those looking to understand the significance of religion in
environmental studies and policy.
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