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Book SynopsisBecause many people and ecosystems shareor constituteany given place, they all have a stake in the outcome of what any of us do in regard to environmental problems. It is not surprising that issues are hotly contested given the many divergent interests, needs, and preferences of a community''s members, much less those of people downstream who are affected by the consequences of our actions or of outside parties who play a part, including those who would speak on behalf of the ecosystems. Thus, we not only must make careful individual decisions concerning the environment, but need to improve the way we operate socially, especially given the roles and responsibilities we have as environmental professionals, private-sector developers, public policy-makers and staff, or engaged citizens. To aid in resolving our environmental dilemmas, Mugerauer and Manzo focus on the decision making process. Their goal is to help readers become more aware of the worldviews, beliefs, and values that enter
Trade ReviewIt does a real service by showing that the diverse envrionmental design professions have more similarities than differences when it comes to ethical reasoning. * Environmental Ethics, Winter 2009 *
Over the last decades, many books have been published in the field of environmental ethics. Far too few link ethics to practical strategies for environmental decision making. Finally, here is a book that makes a real difference: this important volume breaks new ground by moving beyond abstract theorizing and focusing instead on how to actually make environmental decisions in a responsible manner. -- Ingrid Leman Stefanovic, Centre for Environment, University of Toronto
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 1. Reflection, Responsibility, and Decision-Making Chapter 3 2. The Environmental Professions, Reflection, and Responsibility Chapter 4 3. Principles and Rules Chapter 5 4. Major Ethical Theories Chapter 6 5. Reframing Sustainability: Environmental and Social Responsibility Chapter 7 6. Professional Codes and Beyond
