Content Index

“A NeoPresocratic Manifesto”

Callicott supposes that the environmental turn in the humanities, grounded in ecology and evolutionary biology, foreshadows an emerging NeoPresocratic revival in twenty-first century philosophy.

"Ecological Community, the Sense of the World, and Senseless Extinction"

Mick Smith examines how a posthumanist notion of ecological community might attempt to address questions concerning extinction.

The 1969 Flood and Coastal Erosion on Cape Pitsunda

In 1969, the Georgian resort of Pitsunda and its beach were severely damaged by a storm. This was largely due to an ongoing process of coastal erosion caused by anthropogenic influences.

"The Disvalue of 'Contingent Valuation' and the Problem of the 'Expectation Gap'"

Laura Westra argues that even if we could elicit a truly informed and “free” choice, the “Contingent Valuation” method would remain flawed.

Wild Earth 1, no. 1

Wild Earth 1, no. 1, with the theme “Ecological Foundations for Big Wilderness,” discusses ecosystem restoration in Florida, corridors in the Klamath Mountains, and a Yellowstone ecosystem Marshall Plan.

"Towards Polyvocal Environmental Debates. Editorial"

Jouni Paavola’s editorial for the Environmental Values 17.

"Convergence, Divergence and the Complex Nature of Environmental Problems. Editorial"

Isis Brook’s editorial for Environmental Values 17.

"A Worthwhile Academic Life. Editorial"

Clive L. Spash’s editorial for Environmental Values 17.

What Would Indigenous Taxonomy Look Like? The Case of Blandowski's Australia

In 1862, Wilhelm von Blandowski produced The Encyclopedia of Australia as a large visual atlas of 142 plates dedicated to a comprehensive representation of the continent Australia.

"Community and Life-Chances: Risk Movements in the United States and Germany"

Jost Halfmann illustrates the differences between images of risk by comparing the American and German anti-nuclear movements.