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R. J. Berry - Environmental Attitudes through Time, Inbunden

Inbunden, Engelska, 2018

Environmental Attitudes through Time

Av R. J. Berry

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Beskrivning
Our attitudes to our environment are widely and often acrimoniously discussed, commonly misunderstood, and will shape our future. We cannot assume that we behave as newly minted beings in a pristine garden nor as pre-programmed automata incapable of rational responsibility. Professor Berry has studied nature-nurture interactions for many years, and also been involved with many national and international decision making bodies which have influenced our environmental attitudes. He is therefore well-placed to describe what has moulded our present attitudes towards the environment. This book presents data and concepts from a range of disciplines - genetic, anthropological, social, historical and theological - to help us understand how we have responded in the past and how this influences our future. Beginning with a historical review and moving forwards to current conditions, readers will reach the end of this volume more capable and better prepared to make decisions which affect our communities and posterity.
Produktinformation
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2018-04-26
  • Mått: 156 x 235 x 16 mm
  • Vikt: 570 g
  • Format: Inbunden
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 276
  • Förlag: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN: 9781107062320
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R. J. Berry, FRSE, is Professor Emeritus of Genetics, University College London. He has been president of: the Linnean Society, the British Ecological Society, the European Ecological Federation, the Mammal Society and Christians in Science. Professor Berry's research focuses on the interactions of genes and the environment. He has received both a Marsh Award for Ecology and a UK Templeton Award.

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'For those who think that environmentalism is a twenty-first Century obsession it will be a surprise to find that the burning of coal was banned in London because it was 'prejudicial to health' as long ago as 1273! These and a myriad of other facts litter the pages of this magisterial book which surveys centuries of environmental concern. Professor Berry shows that there is no human activity that is environmentally neutral. Drawing on science, philosophy, ethics and theology he examines the relationship between humanity and nature. From the Earth Charter to Ecosystems, from Gaia to God he explores the shifting attitudes to caring for creation. He is one of the elders of the environmental movement with his own distinctive and influential voice. His chapter on Awe is the best bridge over which any one could walk to survey the imaginary chasm between science and religion.' The Right Reverend James Jones, KBE, formerly Bishop of Liverpool

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