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The Psychology of Environmental Problemsby Deborah Du Nann Winter
Lawrence Erlbaum Associates 2004; US$ 44.95This work applies psychological theory and research to environmental problems. After outlining environmental difficulties, it shows how principles from the major areas of psychology can be applied to selected environmental problems. more...
Ambiguities in Decision-oriented Life Cycle Inventoriesby Frank Werner
Springer 2005; US$ 219.00In an environmental life cycle assessment of products (LCA), an unambiguous, scientifically based, ?objective? attribution of material and energy flows to a product is pure fiction. This is due to the fundamental epistemological conditions of LCA as a modelling process under the complexity of our socio-economic system. Instead, various mental models and values guide this attribution. This leads to a functional model in a specific decision situation. This book shows for the first time how mental models and values influence this attribution in the life cycle inventory step of LCA. One of the key findings is that the different management rules for a sustainable use of materials must be taken into account for the attribution of material and energy... more...
Why care for Nature?by Dirk Willem Postma
Springer 2006; US$ 169.00What inspires us humans to take responsibility for the natural environment? How do we familiarise children with environmental responsibility? This book looks at a comprehensive inquiry into the ethical and politico-philosophical dimensions of environmental education. It discusses two sources of inspiration and responsibility in particular. more...
Living Like Edby Ed Jr Begley
Crown Publishing Group 2008; US$ 14.99FROM THE PIONEER OF ECO-CONSCIOUS LIVING A committed environmentalist for more than thirty years, Ed Begley, Jr., has always tried to “live simply so others may simply live.” Now, as more and more of us are looking for ways to reduce our impact on the planet and live a better, greener life, Ed shares his experiences on what works, what doesn't–and what will save you money! These are tips for environmentally friendly living that anyone–whether you own or rent, live in a private home or a condo–can try to make a positive change for the environment. From quick fixes to bigger commitments and long-term strategies, Ed will help you make changes in every part of your life. And if you think living green has to mean... more...
Winning the Needed Changeby I. Pichardo Pagaza; D. Argyriades
IOS Press 2009; US$ 104.00Presents the outcome of long deliberations and systematic exchanges among the several members of a truly global team. This title shows a diversity of viewpoints and makes no claim to finality. It represents an effort to carry the debate, which started with the establishment of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS). more...
Contentious Geographiesby Michael K. Goodman; Maxwell T. Boykoff; Kyle T. Evered
Ashgate Publishing Ltd 2008; US$ 124.95The human-environment relationship is one of the most pressing concerns of the twenty-first century. Bringing together a range of global case studies to illustrate the broad range of current theories on this relationship, this book presents significant cutting-edge research into the continuing (re)definition of political ecology as it relates to environmental contestation. more...
Sleeping Naked Is Greenby Vanessa Farquharson
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2009; US$ 12.22No one likes listening to smug hippies bragging about how they don't use toilet paper, or worse yet, lecturing about the evils of plastic bags and SUVs. But most of us do want to lessen our ecological footprint. With this in mind, Farquharson takes on the intense personal challenge of making one green change to her lifestyle every single day for a year to ultimately figure out what's doable and what's too hardcore. Vanessa goes to the extremes of selling her car, unplugging the fridge, and washing her hair with vinegar, but she also does easy things like switching to an all-natural lip balm. All the while, she is forced to reflect on what it truly means to be green. Whether confronting her environmental hypocrisy or figuring out the best place... more...
Green Chicby Christie Matheson
Sourcebooks, Inc. 2008; US$ 10.95Offering up dozens of author-tested, earth-friendly ideas, writer Christie Matheson reveals that being chic and saving the planet arent mutually exclusive in Green Chic. more...
Harmonyby Charles HRH The Prince of Wales
HarperCollins 2010; US$ 14.99For the first time, HRH The Prince of Wales shares his views on how our most pressing modern challengesfrom climate change to povertyare rooted in mankind's disharmony with nature, presenting a compelling case that the solution lies in our ability to regain a balance with the world around us With its holistic approach, this provocative and well-reasoned book takes the discussion of sustainability and climate change in a new direction. Prince Charles shows how the solutions to problems like climate change lie not only in technology but in our ability to change the way we view the modern world. For decades, the Prince of Wales has been studying a wide array of disciplines to understand every aspect of man's impact on... more...
One Makes the Differenceby Julia Hill
HarperCollins 2010; US$ 10.99After her record-breaking two year tree sit, Julia Butterfly Hill has ceaslessly continued her efforts to promote sustainability and ecologically-minded ways to save the old-growth redwoods she acted so valiantly to protect. Here she provides her many young fans with what they yearn for most -- her advice on how to promote change and improve the health of the planet, distilled into an essential handbook. This book will be accessible to school-aged children, while accomodating the audience of parents and teachers who look to Julia as an example of how one person can "change the world." Packed with a variety of charts, diagrams, and interesting factoids, the book will be broken down into a series of steps and easy-to-follow lessons. It... more...









