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This book follows upon earlier work which culminated in the
publication of two recent books, Sustainable Development: Science,
Ethics, and Public Policy (John Lemons and Donald A. Brown,
editors), and Perspectives on Ecological Integrity (Laura Westra
and John Lemons, editors). Both of these books also were published
by Kluwer Academic Publishers. In this book, we seek to explore
more fully the concepts of sustainability and ecological integrity
as well as the connections between them. We have divided chapters
into three groups. In the first, the concept of sustainability in
relation to science, law, and ethics is explored. In the second,
concepts of sustainability and ecological integrity are applied to
problems in specific natural resources. Finally, in the third group
we examine possible approaches to public policy which might include
concepts of sustainability and ecological integrity. Overall, we
believe that this collection presents a wide variety of
perspectives, discussions, and case studies. John Lemons Laura
Westra Robert Goodland Editors ix CONTENTS PART I Sustainability in
Relation to Science, Law, and Ethics Chapter 1 The Concept of
Sustainability: A Critical Approach Lynton K. Caldwell 1. Problems
of Definition 2 2. Behavioral Obstacles 4 3. Psychological
Obstacles: Seven Deadly Sins of Unsustainability 8 4.
This book contains some of the papers which were presented at the
NATO Science, Environmental Security, Advanced Research Workshop on
"Implementing Ecological Integrity: Restoring Regional and Global
Environmental and Human Health" held in Budapest from June 26 to
July 1, 1999. All papers presented are summarized in the
Introduction and, in some cases, shorter versions are published. A
mUltidisciplinary core of American and Western European
participants had met over the preceeding years to discuss the
concept of ecological integrity. The term "ecological integrity" is
found in environmental policy documents but, generally, is not
defined. It competes with other recent terms, or environmental
narratives, such as "ecosystem health" and "sustainable
development" and also with older ones such as "conservation."
Therefore, it is deemed important not only to sort out the
definitions of these concepts but also to find out whether their
practical implications differ. Moreover, it was interesting to find
out whether participants from Central and Eastern European
Countries (CEEC) and, more generally, from NATO partner countries
would be, first, responsive to this concept and, second, would hold
different views of it. This explains the broad, albeit not always
consistent, range oftopics which are covered in this book. The core
group learned that CEEC and other NATO partners participants were
responsive to the concept but that they were less exclusive of
human influence.
This book contains some of the papers which were presented at the
NATO Science, Environmental Security, Advanced Research Workshop on
"Implementing Ecological Integrity: Restoring Regional and Global
Environmental and Human Health" held in Budapest from June 26 to
July 1, 1999. All papers presented are summarized in the
Introduction and, in some cases, shorter versions are published. A
mUltidisciplinary core of American and Western European
participants had met over the preceeding years to discuss the
concept of ecological integrity. The term "ecological integrity" is
found in environmental policy documents but, generally, is not
defined. It competes with other recent terms, or environmental
narratives, such as "ecosystem health" and "sustainable
development" and also with older ones such as "conservation."
Therefore, it is deemed important not only to sort out the
definitions of these concepts but also to find out whether their
practical implications differ. Moreover, it was interesting to find
out whether participants from Central and Eastern European
Countries (CEEC) and, more generally, from NATO partner countries
would be, first, responsive to this concept and, second, would hold
different views of it. This explains the broad, albeit not always
consistent, range oftopics which are covered in this book. The core
group learned that CEEC and other NATO partners participants were
responsive to the concept but that they were less exclusive of
human influence.
This book follows upon earlier work which culminated in the
publication of two recent books, Sustainable Development: Science,
Ethics, and Public Policy (John Lemons and Donald A. Brown,
editors), and Perspectives on Ecological Integrity (Laura Westra
and John Lemons, editors). Both of these books also were published
by Kluwer Academic Publishers. In this book, we seek to explore
more fully the concepts of sustainability and ecological integrity
as well as the connections between them. We have divided chapters
into three groups. In the first, the concept of sustainability in
relation to science, law, and ethics is explored. In the second,
concepts of sustainability and ecological integrity are applied to
problems in specific natural resources. Finally, in the third group
we examine possible approaches to public policy which might include
concepts of sustainability and ecological integrity. Overall, we
believe that this collection presents a wide variety of
perspectives, discussions, and case studies. John Lemons Laura
Westra Robert Goodland Editors ix CONTENTS PART I Sustainability in
Relation to Science, Law, and Ethics Chapter 1 The Concept of
Sustainability: A Critical Approach Lynton K. Caldwell 1. Problems
of Definition 2 2. Behavioral Obstacles 4 3. Psychological
Obstacles: Seven Deadly Sins of Unsustainability 8 4.
Concepts of ecological integrity have recently been proposed to
facilitate enhanced protection of biological and ecological
resources against the threat of human activities. The promotion of
ecological integrity as a basis for public policy and decision
making stems from scientists and others concerned about the threats
of human activities to ecosystems and species, and from
philosophers attempting to derive a more suitable ethic to guide
the relationships between humans and the non-human environment.
Although ecological integrity has been proposed as a norm for
public policy and decision making, the concept is relatively new
and therefore the underlying scientific and philosophical
rationales have not been fully developed. This book offers a number
of perspectives to stimulate and inform future discussion on the
importance and consequences of ecological integrity for science,
morality and public policy. Audience: Environmental professionals,
whether academic, governmental or industrial, or working in the
private consultancy sector. Also suitable as an upper-level
reference text.
Concepts of ecological integrity have recently been proposed to
facilitate enhanced protection of biological and ecological
resources against the threat of human activities. The promotion of
ecological integrity as a basis for public policy and decision
making stems from scientists and others concerned about the threats
of human activities to ecosystems and species, and from
philosophers attempting to derive a more suitable ethic to guide
the relationships between humans and the non-human environment.
Although ecological integrity has been proposed as a norm for
public policy and decision making, the concept is relatively new
and therefore the underlying scientific and philosophical
rationales have not been fully developed. This book offers a number
of perspectives to stimulate and inform future discussion on the
importance and consequences of ecological integrity for science,
morality and public policy. Audience: Environmental professionals,
whether academic, governmental or industrial, or working in the
private consultancy sector. Also suitable as an upper-level
reference text.
Students, military historians, and casual readers will all find
this compelling collection useful in learning about escape
strategies, hostage situations, and rescue operations during times
of conflict. Great Wartime Escapes and Rescues tells the
captivating stories of dozens of escapes and rescues from conflicts
dating from the 16th century to present, with extensive coverage of
the world wars of the 20th century and the Vietnam War. In
addition, escapes and rescues related to terrorist activities and
regional conflicts are featured. Some stories of escapes and
rescues included in this work have been written about extensively
and portrayed in films, including The Great Escape and Captain
Phillips' rescue by Navy SEALs. Other stories are less widely known
but just as absorbing. The book opens with a detailed introductory
essay that illuminates the government policies and tactics various
countries have used to rescue soldiers and civilians during
wartime, as well as the diverse methods that prisoners of war have
used to escape notorious camps and prisons. The entries, organized
alphabetically, are augmented by engaging sidebars related to the
escapes and rescues. The book also includes references to such
sources as autobiographies, biographies, news accounts, and
interviews with veterans.
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