Linking Ecology and Ethics for a Changing World
Values, Philosophy, and Action
Editors: Torres M, J., Pickett, S., Palmer, C., Armesto, J.J., Callicott, J.B. (Eds.)
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To comprehensively address the complexities of current socio-ecological problems involved in global environmental change, it is indispiseble to achieve an integration of ecological understanding and ethical values. Contemporary science proposes an inclusive ecosystem concept that recognizes humans as components. Contemporary environmental ethics includes eco-social justice and the realization that as important as biodiversity is cultural diversity, inter-cultural, inter-institutional, and international collaboration requiring a novel approach known as biocultural conservation. Right action in confronting the challenges of the 21st century requires science and ethics to be seamlessly integrated. This book resulted from the 14th Cary Conference that brought together leading scholars and practitioners in ecology and environmental philosophy to discuss core terminologies, methods, questions, and practical frameworks for long-term socio-ecological research, education, and decision making.
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From the book reviews:
“The book, the product of a Cary Conference, is an argument for combining human values with scientific knowledge. … The book should be required reading for professionals in environmental ethics and environmental education. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Graduate students, researchers/faculty, and professionals/practitioners.” (M. LaBar, Choice, Vol. 51 (11), August, 2014)
- Table of contents (28 chapters)
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Introduction to Integrating Philosophy and Ecology: Biocultural Interfaces
Pages 3-7
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Biocultural Ethics: From Biocultural Homogenization Toward Biocultural Conservation
Pages 9-32
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Introduced Species, Homogenizing Biotas and Cultures
Pages 33-48
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Traditional Knowledge and Wisdom: A Guide for Understanding and Shaping Alaskan Social-Ecological Change
Pages 49-62
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Traditional Ecological Values, Knowledge, and Practices in Twenty-First Century Hawai‘i
Pages 63-70
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- Linking Ecology and Ethics for a Changing World
- Book Subtitle
- Values, Philosophy, and Action
- Editors
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- Jennifer Torres M
- Steward Pickett
- Clare Palmer
- Juan J. Armesto
- J. Baird Callicott
- Series Title
- Ecology and Ethics
- Series Volume
- 1
- Copyright
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Copyright Holder
- Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht
- eBook ISBN
- 978-94-007-7470-4
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-94-007-7470-4
- Hardcover ISBN
- 978-94-007-7469-8
- Softcover ISBN
- 978-94-024-0665-8
- Series ISSN
- 2198-9729
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- XXXVIII, 377
- Number of Illustrations
- 10 b/w illustrations, 28 illustrations in colour
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