Conservation for Conservatives - Hardcover

Bliese, John R.E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0813338026 ISBN 13: 9780813338026

Publisher: Westview Press Inc, 2001

Synopsis

Is conservative environmentalism an oxymoron? Is more environmental regulation actually good for business? Why political conservatives should, on first principles, support pro-conservation, pro-environment policies.. Is conservative environmentalism an oxymoron? The Greening of Conservative America contends that the adherents to any well-considered conservative political philosophy should, on first principles, support pro-conservation, pro-environment policies. Bliese demonstrates with repeated examples how environmental protection policies actually benefit business by stimulating greater efficiency and innovation and by spurring the creation of green products and services for new markets around the globe. The book concludes with criticisms of free-market environmentalism and calls conservatives back to their root principles on matters of the environment. }Is conservative environmentalism an oxymoron? Is more environmental regulation good for business? The Greening of Conservative America contends that the adherents to any well-considered conservative political philosophy should, on first principles, support pro-conservation, pro-environment policies. Furthermore, and pragmatically, Bliese demonstrates with repeated examples how environmental protection policies actually benefit business by stimulating greater efficiency and innovation and by spurring the creation of green products and services for new markets around the globe. These ideas are applied in chapters on specific environmental issues, including pollution, global warming, biodiversity, public-land management, and sustainability. The book concludes with criticisms of free-market environmentalism and calls conservatives back to their root principles on matters of the environment. Concerned citizens of any political persuasion will find much in this book to inform their views on public debates over environmental issues and policies. }

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About the Authors

John R. E. Bliese is associate professor of communication studies at Texas Tech University.

John R. E. Bliese is associate professor of communication studies at Texas Tech University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Westview Press Inc
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0813338026
• ISBN 13: 9780813338026
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 352