Environmental Philosophy: From Animal Rights to Radical Ecology - Softcover

Zimmerman, Michael E.; Callicott, J. Baird; Clark, John; Warren, Karen J.; Klaver, Irene J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131126954 ISBN 13: 9780131126954

Publisher: Pearson, 2004

Synopsis

For junior/graduate-level courses in Environmental Ethics, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issues, Conservation Biology, Environmental Geography.

Edited by leading experts in contemporary environmental philosophy, this anthology features best available selections in this rapidly developing field. Divided into four sections in eco-philosophy, including a new section on continental environmental philosophy, which focuses on social construction of nature and eco-phenomenology.

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From the Back Cover

Edited by leading experts in contemporary environmental philosophy, Michael E. Zimmerman and colleagues showcase the best available selections in environmental ethics that cover the full range of positions within this rapidly developing field. Conceptually focused and easily manageable, this anthology is divided into four sections, all with their own introductions by internationally known experts. The sections explore the full spectrum of concerns in contemporary eco-philosophy: environmental ethics, ecofeminism and social justice, environmental continental philosophy, and political ecology.

New to this Edition:

• Both the ecofeminism and social justice sections have been expanded, allowing students to explore both topics in greater depth.
• New section on continental environmental philosophy (edited by Irene Klaver) offers students the latest developments in environmental philosophy. including eco-phenomenology and the debate about the "social construction" of nature.
• Expanded political ecology section includes new essays on ecofascism, criticism of libertarian environmental policy, and the modern "megamachine" that is threatening the biosphere.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0131126954
• ISBN 13: 9780131126954
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 512