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During the past twenty years there has been an explosive growth in
research into environmental issues from a social science
perspective. Ecological economics, in particular, has emerged as a
true transdiscipline which seeks to conceptualise environmental
concerns, thus allowing for the formulation of appropriate policy
measures. This volume takes stock of this emerging body of work and
offers an authoritative insight into current environmental thought.
The book is divided into three broad sections: Disciplinary
Approaches, Concepts and Issues. Under the heading of disciplinary
approaches, the authors review the state of environmental thinking
in the diverse fields of philosophy, politics, sociology, economics
and law. The concepts addressed include the precautionary
principle, sustainable development, environmental security and
ecological modernisation. Finally, in the last section, they assess
a range of crucial environmental issues such as consumption,
biodiversity, global climate change and population. Each of the
specially commissioned chapters is written by a recognised expert
in the field, while the book as a whole offers a unique
interdisciplinary perspective. Ecological economists, environmental
researchers and environmental policy analysts will all find this an
accessible and highly rewarding introduction to contemporary
environmental thinking.
In the post-Cold War era, the pre-eminent threats to our security
derive from human degradation of vital ecosystems as well as the
possibility of war and terrorist attack. This substantial book
examines this new 'security-environment' paradigm and the way in
which the activities of societies are shifting the balance with
nature. The distinguished authors investigate this redefinition of
security with particular reference to environmental threats such as
climate change and the availability of adequate supplies of food
and water. They illustrate how unfettered economic growth, rising
levels of personal consumption and unsustainable natural resource
and energy procurement are taking a heavy toll on the global
environment. This, in turn, is forcing both developed and
developing countries to re-evaluate the more immediate
environmental security of their own populations. For a truly global
perspective, the authors present a series of country case-studies,
looking at issues of security and environment, and comparing how
they influence policy and human well-being. They also discuss a
number of theoretical issues which underpin discussions of
'environmental security', demonstrating that this is a relatively
new and essentially contested concept. This thought-provoking book
highlights the way in which both security and sustainability are
being reworked as concepts and are being linked increasingly to
social, economic and cultural factors. It will be of great interest
to academics, researchers and students in environmental management,
sociology, geography, international relations and politics.
Global climate change raises important questions of international
and intergenerational justice. In this important new book the
author places research on the origins and impacts of climate change
within the broader context of distributive justice and sustainable
development. He argues that a range of theories of distribution -
notably those grounded in ideals of equality, priority and
sufficiency - converge on the adoption of the ambitious global
climate policy framework known as 'Contraction and Convergence'.
Climate Change, Justice and Future Generations will be of great
interest to academics and students specialising in environmental
ethics, politics and environmental sustainability. It will also be
of general interest to those concerned with climate change and the
environment.
Global climate change raises important questions of international
and intergenerational justice. In this important new book the
author places research on the origins and impacts of climate change
within the broader context of distributive justice and sustainable
development. He argues that a range of theories of distribution -
notably those grounded in ideals of equality, priority and
sufficiency - converge on the adoption of the ambitious global
climate policy framework known as 'Contraction and Convergence'.
Climate Change, Justice and Future Generations will be of great
interest to academics and students specialising in environmental
ethics, politics and environmental sustainability. It will also be
of general interest to those concerned with climate change and the
environment.
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