Living in Integrity A Global Ethic to Restore a Fragmented Earth
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Biografisk notat
Laura Westra is professor emerita of philosophy at the University of Windsor and the author or editor of numerous books, including An Environmental Proposal for Ethics (Rowman & Littlefield, 1994), Faces of Environmental Racism (Rowman & Littlefield, 1995), Perspectives on Ecological Integrity (Kluwer), The Greeks and the Environment (Rowman & Littlefield, 1997) and Technology and Values (Rowman & Littlefield, 1998). Bill Lawson is professor of philosophy at Michigan State University.<i>Living in Integrity</i> is Professor Westra's sequel to her previous book <i>An Environmental Proposal for Ethics</i>, based upon the principles of ecological integrity. In this book, she meticulously spells out the practical and policy decisions which follow from the 'principle of integrity.' Westra persuasively argues that anthropocentric approaches are inadequate to effectively deal with the environmental crisis—that a shift to an ecocentric perspective will be necessary.
- George Sessions, editor, Deep Ecology for the 21st Century,
In displaying so graphically the social, political, and institutional dimensions of the problems which lie beneath the 'environmental' label, Laura Westra performs a signal service. She presses home some uncomfortable questions and offers challenging and honest answers. She debates an impressive range of issues in a manner at once vigorous and resourceful. Her judgments are forthright and unclouded. This is an enriching and rewarding book to read.
- Alan Holland, Emeritus Professor, Lancaster University, From The Foreword
From Aristotle to aquaculture, Plato to petroleum, the sweep of this book is amazing. Westra places current concerns about the environment in the context of the great theories of moral philosophy, leading the reader to a deeper understanding of both.
- Mark Sagoff, Institute of Philosophy and Public Policy, University of Maryland,
This is a work rich in ideas . . . it is certainly stimulating to have the ecocentric position stated in such a forthright manner.
- Ian Thompson, School of Architecture, Planning & Landscape, Journal of Environmental Planning & Management
Westra's book offers both a candid assessment of and challenging solutions to environmental ills.
- Mark S. Halfon, Nassau Community College, Environmental Ethics
<i>Living in Integrity</i> is a useful and challenging addition to literature.
- W. Ouderkirk, Suny Empire State College, Choice Reviews
This book is bold and provocative.
- Robyn Eckersley, University of Melbourne, Political Studies Review
This is a most enlightening book on the development of ecology as a branch of science which uses a thorough and original analytical approach to show us the complex relationship between the science and society over the last fifty years. It is therefore highly recommended reading not only for biologists and science historians, but also for anyone involved in social sciences who has an interest in environmental politics.
- Angel Valencia Saiz, Malaga University, Environmental Politics
Part 1 Part 1
Chapter 2 Living with Integrity: The Problems and the Promise
Chapter 3 The Link between Ecological Integrity and Human Health in the Present and the Future: Second-Order Principles
Chapter 4 Environmental Risks, Rights, and the Failure of Liberal Democracy: Some Possible Remedies
Part 5 Part II
Chapter 6 Why We Need a Nonanthropocentric Environmental Evaluation of Technology for Public Policy
Chapter 7 Development and Environmental Racism: The Case of Ken Saro-Wiwa and the Ogoni
Chapter 8 Biotechnology and Transgenics in Agriculture and Aquaculture: The Perspective from Ecosystem Integrity
Part 9 Part III
Chapter 10 The Greeks and Kant: The Quest for Compatible Ethics
Chapter 11 Integrity, Public Policy, and the Law: A Question of Sustainability
Chapter 12 From Living with Integrity to Living in Integrity: Second-Order Principles for a Global Ethic
Chapter 13 A Design for a Global Ethic
Chapter 14 Index
This series critically analyzes and evaluates the major political and social ideals, institutions, and practices of our time.
Series Editor: James P. Sterba