Based on a study of Rawls' theory of justice, this discussion of obligations to future generations argues that a principle, according to which we must share the environmental resources of the planet with future generations, must be considered to be part of the just basic structure of society.
This text is based on papers presented at a Peat Dewatering symposium at Rivere-du-Loup, Quebec, Canada, in June 1985.
Examines the inverted relationship between modern humankind and the rest of the natural world. Martin calls for a new way of looking at nature and our place in it, challenging assumptions that underlie the way we teach and think about both history and time.
Drawing on scientific research, this book: reviews the organic farming sector in the 21st century and the policies developed towards it; assesses its contributions to the environment, food quality, farmers' incomes; and makes a detailed range of recommendations for future organic farming policy.
Drawing on scientific research, this book: reviews the organic farming sector in the 21st century and the policies developed towards it; assesses its contributions to the environment, food quality farmers' incomes; and makes a detailed range of recommendations for future organic farming policy.
Food safety scares continue to cause public concern, but far more unnoticed is the way that genetically engineered food is entering our diet. This book looks at how this situation came about, revealing where responsibility lies for this food reaching the market.
Food safety scares continue to cause public concern, but far more unnoticed is the way that genetically engineered food is entering our diet. This book looks at how this situation came about, revealing where responsibility lies for this food reaching the market.
This is a feminist critique of the Western concept of development. The book also attempts to rediscover and rehabilitate traditional indigenous knowledge as an important basis for empowering women and re-establishing the foundation of reciprocity in North-South dialogue.
An analysis of education and educational reform. This book assesses what it means to face the educational challenges of the 21st century, and offers a way for education to develop whole human beings in the context of a sustainable planetary environment.
Provides a multicultural and international perspective on three major global problems: environmental degradation, economic development and the population explosion . The book presents alternative voices and approaches to the policies that focus on the fertility of poor black women.
A comprehensive critical discussion of environmental security. It reviews the origins and implications of a variety of approaches. Here Barnett argues that environmental security is often driven more by the power of the security-makers than by the need to address environmental problems.
By meshing strategic and operational expertise with research the work demonstrates the need to move theoretical and moral environmental protection programs to the realm of action.
Bestiary is a compendium of animals or birds, real or mythical, with a description of their habits and appearance. This book seeks to build on the traditions of the medieval bestiary and considers the unique animals of the Alberta Mountains and foothills.