| Description |
xiv, 217 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Table of Important Laws, Declarations, and Decisions, in Chronological Order -- I. Anthropocentricism -- II. The Self-Interest Justification for Environmental Protection -- III. The Use of Economic Rationale as a Justification for Environmental Protection -- IV. Religious Justifications for Environmental Protection -- V. Aesthetic, Cultural, and Recreational Justifications -- VI. The Rights of Future Generations as a Justification for Environmental Protection -- VII. The Growth of New, Non-Anthropocentric Ideals within International Environmental Law -- VIII. The Moral Considerability of Animals -- IX. Respect for Life -- X. The Land Ethic -- XI. Conclusion |
| Analysis |
Natural resources |
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Natural resource management |
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Legislation |
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UN conventions |
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Cost benefit analysis |
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Valuation |
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Religion |
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Cultural values |
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Ethics |
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Overseas item |
| Notes |
First published 1997 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [179]-210) and index |
| Subject |
Environmental protection -- Moral and ethical aspects.
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Environmental law, International.
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Environmental policy.
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Environmental ethics.
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| LC no. |
97019430 |
| ISBN |
019826562X |
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0198298722 paperback |
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