Environmental ethics

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"Environmental Ethics offers an up-to-date and balanced overview of environmental ethics, focusing on theory and practice. Written in clear and engaging prose, the book provides an historical perspective on the relationship between humans and nature and explores the limitations and possibilities of classical ethical theories in relation to the environment. In addition, the book discusses major theoretical approaches to environmental ethics and addresses contemporary environmental issues such as climate change and ecological restoration. Connections between theory and practice are highlighted throughout, showing how values guide environmental policies and practices, and conversely, how actions and institutions shape environmental values"--

subjects: Environmental ethics,  PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy,  SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects,  POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Environmental Policy,  Éthique de l'environnement,  PHILOSOPHY,  Ethics & Moral Philosophy,  SCIENCE,  Philosophy & Social Aspects,  POLITICAL SCIENCE,  Public Policy,  Environmental Policy,  Environment,  Ethics,  Miljöfrågor,  Etik och moral