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Overview
This innovative book takes a new look at environmental ethics and the need for ecological and biological integrity. Laura Westra explores the necessity for radical alteration not only of interpersonal ethics, but also of social institutions and public policy. In the process, Westra denies the validity of majority rule in environmentally ethical concerns. Issues discussed in the book include the link between ecological integrity and human health; an environmental evaluation of business and technology; biotechnology and transgenics in agriculture and aquaculture; and the environmental ethics of the ancient Greeks and Kant. Living in Integrity is a valuable book for philosophers and environmentalists alike.
Synopsis
This innovative book takes a new look at environmental ethics and the need for ecological and biological integrity. Laura Westra explores the necessity for radical alteration not only of interpersonal ethics, but also of social institutions and public policy. In the process, Westra denies the validity of majority rule in environmentally ethical concerns. Issues discussed in the book include the link between ecological integrity and human health; an environmental evaluation of business and technology; biotechnology and transgenics in agriculture and aquaculture; and the environmental ethics of the ancient Greeks and Kant. "Living in Integrity" is a valuable book for philosophers and environmentalists alike.
Author Biography: Laura Westra is professor of philosophy at the University of Windsor, and the Secretary of the International Society for Environmental Ethics. She is the author of "An Environmental Proposal for Ethics" (Rowman & Littlefield, 1994), and co-editor of "Faces of Environmental Racism" (Rowman & Littlefield, 1995), "Perspectives on Ecological Integrity" (Kluwer), "The Greeks and the Environment" (Rowman & Littlefield, 1997) and "Technology and Values" (Rowman & Littlefield, 1998).
Alan Holland
In displaying so graphically the social, political, and institutional dimensions of the problems which lie beneath the 'environmental' label, Laura Westra performs a signal service. She presses home some uncomfortable questions and offers challenging and honest answers. She debates an impressive range of issues in a manner at once vigorous and resourceful. Her judgments are forthright and unclouded. This is an enriching and rewarding book to read.
Editorials
Environmental Ethics
Westra's book offers both a candid assessment of and challenging solutions to environmental ills.— Mark S. Halfon, Nassau Community College
Environmental Politics
This is a most enlightening book on the development of ecology as a branch of science which uses a thorough and original analytical approach to show us the complex relationship between the science and society over the last fifty years. It is therefore highly recommended reading not only for biologists and science historians, but also for anyone involved in social sciences who has an interest in environmental politics.— Angel Valencia Saiz, Malaga University
Journal Of Environmental Planning & Management
This is a work rich in ideas . . . it is certainly stimulating to have the ecocentric position stated in such a forthright manner.— Ian Thompson, School of Architecture, Planning & Landscape
Political Studies Review
This book is bold and provocative.— Robyn Eckersley, Monash University