Reassessing ecology and political theory

Article Abstract:

An overview is presented on the emergence of environmental politics or green theory, focusing on the three waves of its development. The first wave consisted of alerts, or bringing environmental concerns into public awareness; the second wave was comprised of a backlash, or a rethinking of ecological activism; the third wave, which draws on components of the first two waves to produce a more informed theory.

Management, History

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Ten commandments of how to fail in an environmental campaign

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The author examines a list of reasons why environmentalists fail to establish a stronger presence in political discourse. These include refusal to compromise, using language couched in negative terms, focusing on biocentric arguments, overemphasizing the importance of legislation and media attention, and distrust and competition among organizations that share similar goals.

Planning, Environmental associations, Political aspects

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Three conceptions of irreversibility and environmental ethics: some problems

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The author argues that the goal of preventing irreversible damage is flawed theoretically, as change is an intrinsic component of evolutionary development. He suggests that the language used to frame environmental policy-making should focus on the morality inherent in conservation's prioritizing processes.

Ethical aspects, Human ecology, Irreversible processes, Irreversible processes (Thermodynamics)

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