Review of An Environmental History of Latin America by Shawn William Miller
A glowing review of a synthesis of some of the key themes in the study of environmental history as it relates to Latin America.
A glowing review of a synthesis of some of the key themes in the study of environmental history as it relates to Latin America.
Tom Lee on the dynamism and complexity of the relationship that exists between differing kinds of knowledge.
Natalie Porter analyses a participatory health intervention in Việt Nam to explore how avian influenza threats challenge long-held understandings of animals’ place in the environment and society.
Steven Luper-Foy offers a defence of the resource equity principle from both points of view, the libertarian and the Rawlsian.
Humans must define and carry out a way of life so that each generation can fulfill and forward their obligation to their children while enjoying a favourable way of life themselves.
Anthony M. Friend on Ecological Economics—a new synthesis in which the traditional virtue of thrift is justified using modern ideas from systems theory and thermodynamics.
John M. Francis discusses nature conservation and the precautionary principle.
Daniel Holbrook discusses two principles often found in environmental ethics—self-realization and environmental preservation—as two logically independent principles.
Paul M. Wood discusses biodiversity as the source of biological resources.
Marthe Kiley-Worthington discusses integration of wildlife conservation, food production and development in relation to ecological agriculture and elephant conservation in Africa.