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Book SynopsisThis work examines how the misuse of our political vocabulary contributes to governmental, corporate, and educational policies that degrade the Earth's natural systems, and suggests ways to overcome this confusion to help recognize the fundamental connections between communities.
Trade ReviewBy calling attention to the role of language in perpetuating current models of thought—Bowers gives us critical and constructive tools for rethinking the relationships between economics, the environment, and morality. -- Sandra Lubarsky, Northern Arizona University
Hugely important because it emphasizes throughout the concept of mindfulness, as opposed to preconceived convictions. It challenges us 'to rethink our traditional political categories' and to question what the media and politicians want to make us believe. We have to learn to step out of the box because the traditional political vocabulary simply is not fit to cope with the sustainability challenge. -- Rolf Jucker, senior lecturer, University of Wales Swansea
For those concerned about the future state of the natural systems that maintain and enrich life, Bowers has provided an original and revealing thesis. Recommended. * CHOICE *
Important and timely. * Resurgence *
Bowers . . . discusses how the misuses of political vocabulary prevents people from recognizing how current governmental policies and educational reforms are degrading Earth's natural systems. This book is an excellent analysis of some of the language and concepts being touted. * The Compendium Newsletter *
In reexamining the political and historical implications of the labels 'conservative' and 'liberal,' Bowers situates the reader in concerns for community that are serious alternatives to the current community-diminishing, nature-depleting, and commodity-aggrandizing visions of global capital. -- John A. Grim, Bucknell University
Table of ContentsPart 1 Preface Chapter 2 1: Introduction Chapter 3 2: The Classical Liberal Agenda of Today's Conservatives Chapter 4 3: The Wise Use Movement and Other Liberals Who Parade as Conservatives Chapter 5 4: What Do Futuristic Thinking Scientists Want to Conserve? Chapter 6 5: Linguistic and Biological Diversity: Another Argument Against Globalization Chapter 7 6: The Practice of Mindful Conservatism Chapter 8 7: Educating for a Sustainable Future, References
