Ebook: Ecological Sustainability and Integrity: Concepts and Approaches

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.

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Various concepts of ecological sustainability and integrity have been proposed as a means of enhancing the protection of humans and the environment against the threat of human activities. This book follows upon two earlier ones, both published by Kluwer Academic Publishers: Sustainable Development: Science, Ethics and Public Policy (John Lemons and Donald A. Brown, editors), and Perspectives on EcologicalIntegrity (Laura Westra and John Lemons, editors). In this present book, we bring together scholars in the fields of ecology, public policy, philosophy, and economics in order to explore more fully the concepts of sustainability and ecological integrity as well as the connections between them.
First, the concept of sustainability in relation to science, law, and ethics is explored. Second, concepts of sustainability and ecological integrity are applied to problems in specific natural resources. Finally, authors examine possible approaches to public policy which might include concepts of sustainability and ecological integrity.
Audience: Environmental professionals, whether academic, governmental or industrial, or in the private consulting sector. Also suitable as an upper level undergraduate or graduate text or reference.

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Various concepts of ecological sustainability and integrity have been proposed as a means of enhancing the protection of humans and the environment against the threat of human activities. This book follows upon two earlier ones, both published by Kluwer Academic Publishers: Sustainable Development: Science, Ethics and Public Policy (John Lemons and Donald A. Brown, editors), and Perspectives on EcologicalIntegrity (Laura Westra and John Lemons, editors). In this present book, we bring together scholars in the fields of ecology, public policy, philosophy, and economics in order to explore more fully the concepts of sustainability and ecological integrity as well as the connections between them.
First, the concept of sustainability in relation to science, law, and ethics is explored. Second, concepts of sustainability and ecological integrity are applied to problems in specific natural resources. Finally, authors examine possible approaches to public policy which might include concepts of sustainability and ecological integrity.
Audience: Environmental professionals, whether academic, governmental or industrial, or in the private consulting sector. Also suitable as an upper level undergraduate or graduate text or reference.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xix
The Concept of Sustainability: A Critical Approach....Pages 1-15
Sustainability and Environmental Ethics....Pages 16-30
Ecological Sustainability as a Conservation Concept....Pages 31-45
Investigating Individual Motives for Environmental Action: Lexicographic Preferences, Beliefs and Attitudes....Pages 46-62
Biocentrism and Ecological Integrity....Pages 63-74
Burden of Proof Requirements and Environmental Sustainability: Science, Public Policy, and Ethics....Pages 75-103
Water Resources: Agriculture, the Environment, and Ethics....Pages 104-134
Canada’s Model Forest Program: The Manitoba Experience....Pages 135-152
The Ratchet Effect....Pages 153-167
Sustaining World Fisheries Resources: An Ethical Dilemma....Pages 168-181
Traditional Sustainability: A Case Study of Floodplain Fisheries Management in West Africa....Pages 182-202
The Federal Ecosystem Management Initiative in the United States....Pages 203-217
Sustainability, Growth and Distributive Justice: Questioning Environmental Absolutism....Pages 218-234
Environmental Sustainability in Agriculture: Bioethical and Religious Arguments Against Carnivory....Pages 235-265
Why We Need a Non-Anthropocentric Environmental Evaluation of Technology for Public Policy....Pages 266-289
Coping with 2050....Pages 290-311
Back Matter....Pages 312-316

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Various concepts of ecological sustainability and integrity have been proposed as a means of enhancing the protection of humans and the environment against the threat of human activities. This book follows upon two earlier ones, both published by Kluwer Academic Publishers: Sustainable Development: Science, Ethics and Public Policy (John Lemons and Donald A. Brown, editors), and Perspectives on EcologicalIntegrity (Laura Westra and John Lemons, editors). In this present book, we bring together scholars in the fields of ecology, public policy, philosophy, and economics in order to explore more fully the concepts of sustainability and ecological integrity as well as the connections between them.
First, the concept of sustainability in relation to science, law, and ethics is explored. Second, concepts of sustainability and ecological integrity are applied to problems in specific natural resources. Finally, authors examine possible approaches to public policy which might include concepts of sustainability and ecological integrity.
Audience: Environmental professionals, whether academic, governmental or industrial, or in the private consulting sector. Also suitable as an upper level undergraduate or graduate text or reference.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xix
The Concept of Sustainability: A Critical Approach....Pages 1-15
Sustainability and Environmental Ethics....Pages 16-30
Ecological Sustainability as a Conservation Concept....Pages 31-45
Investigating Individual Motives for Environmental Action: Lexicographic Preferences, Beliefs and Attitudes....Pages 46-62
Biocentrism and Ecological Integrity....Pages 63-74
Burden of Proof Requirements and Environmental Sustainability: Science, Public Policy, and Ethics....Pages 75-103
Water Resources: Agriculture, the Environment, and Ethics....Pages 104-134
Canada’s Model Forest Program: The Manitoba Experience....Pages 135-152
The Ratchet Effect....Pages 153-167
Sustaining World Fisheries Resources: An Ethical Dilemma....Pages 168-181
Traditional Sustainability: A Case Study of Floodplain Fisheries Management in West Africa....Pages 182-202
The Federal Ecosystem Management Initiative in the United States....Pages 203-217
Sustainability, Growth and Distributive Justice: Questioning Environmental Absolutism....Pages 218-234
Environmental Sustainability in Agriculture: Bioethical and Religious Arguments Against Carnivory....Pages 235-265
Why We Need a Non-Anthropocentric Environmental Evaluation of Technology for Public Policy....Pages 266-289
Coping with 2050....Pages 290-311
Back Matter....Pages 312-316
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