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  | | Sustainable Values, Sustainable Change(1st Edition) A Guide to Environmental Decision Making by Bryan G. Norton Paperback, 344 Pages, Published 2015 by University Of Chicago Press ISBN-13: 978-0-226-19745-6, ISBN: 0-226-19745-X "Sustainability is a nearly ubiquitous concept today, but can we ever imagine what it would be like for humans to live sustainably on the earth? No, says Bryan G. Norton in Sustainable Values, Sustainable Change. One of the most trafficked terms in the press, on university campuses, and in the corridors of government, sustainability has risen to prominence as a buzzword before the many parties laying claim to it have come close to agreei ..." |
 | | Why Preserve Natural Variety? (Studies in Moral, Political, and Legal Philosophy) by Bryan G. Norton Paperback, 296 Pages, Published 2014 by Princeton University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-691-60018-5, ISBN: 0-691-60018-X "A valuable and unique contribution both to environmental ethics and public policy analysis of the preservation of species question. Norton provides a critical overview of the range of thought on the issue, presents a new and comprehensive rationale for preservation of both species and ecosystems, and addresses policy issues.Originally published in 1988.The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make ..." |
 | | Sustainability(Updated) A Philosophy of Adaptive Ecosystem Management by Bryan G. Norton Paperback, 608 Pages, Published 2005 by University Of Chicago Press ISBN-13: 978-0-226-59521-4, ISBN: 0-226-59521-8 "While many disciplines contribute to environmental conservation, there is little successful integration of science and social values. Arguing that the central problem in conservation is a lack of effective communication, Bryan Norton shows in "Sustainability" how current linguistic resources discourage any shared, multidisciplinary public deliberation over environmental goals and policy. In response, Norton develops a new, interdiscipli ..." |
 | | Toward Unity among Environmentalists(1st Edition) by Bryan G. Norton, Thomas E. Lovejoy Paperback, 304 Pages, Published 1994 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-509397-1, ISBN: 0-19-509397-6 "Today, six out of ten Americans describe themselves as "active" environmentalists or as "sympathetic" to the movement's concerns. The movement, in turn, reflects this millions-strong support in its diversity, encompassing a wide spectrum of causes, groups, and sometimes conflicting special interests. For far-sighted activists and policy makers, the question is how this diversity affects the ability to achieve key goals in the battle aga ..." |
 | | ETHICS on the ARK(Updated) (Zoo & Aquarium Biology & Conservation) by Bryan G. Norton, Michael Hutchins, Elizabeth F. Stevens, Terry L. Maple, Bg Norton Paperback, 360 Pages, Published 1996 by Smithsonian Books Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-1-56098-689-8, ISBN: 1-56098-689-1 "Language:Chinese.Paperback. Pub Date: 1996-7-1 Pages: 330 Publisher: Random House Ethics on the Ark presents a passionate. multivocaldiscussion-among zoo professionals. activists. conservationbiologists. and philosophers-about the future of zoos andaquariums. the treatment of animals in captivity. and the questionof whether the individual. the species. or the ecosystem is themost important focus in conservation efforts. Contributorsrepr ..." |
 | | Searching for Sustainability(1st Edition) Interdisciplinary Essays in the Philosophy of Conservation Biology (Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Biology) by Bryan G. Norton, Marshall Cohen Paperback, 568 Pages, Published 2002 by Cambridge University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-521-00778-8, ISBN: 0-521-00778-X "This book examines from a multidisciplinary viewpoint the question of what we mean - what we should mean - by setting sustainability as a goal for environmental management. The author, trained as a philosopher of science and language, explores ways to break down the disciplinary barriers to communication and deliberation about environment policy, and to integrate science and evaluations into a more comprehensive environmental policy. Ch ..." |
 | | The Preservation of Species (Princeton Legacy Library) by Bryan G. Norton Paperback, 315 Pages, Published 2014 by Princeton University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-691-60208-0, ISBN: 0-691-60208-5 " For all persons seriously concerned about the destruction of natural environments in the contemporary world, this book presents a comprehensive rationale for preserving wild species and ecosystems. Bryan G. Norton appeals most centrally to "transformative value," the power of human contacts with wild species to transform and uplift the human spirit. Until now species preservationists have found a theoretical basis for their policies ..." |
 | | Why Preserve Natural Variety? by Bryan G. Norton Hardcover, 296 Pages, Published 2017 by Princeton University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-691-63015-1, ISBN: 0-691-63015-1 "These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions." |
 | | Sustainable Values, Sustainable Change A Guide to Environmental Decision Making (Hardback) by Bryan G. Norton Hardcover, 344 Pages, Published 2016 by The University Of Chicago Press, United States ISBN-13: 978-0-226-19731-9, ISBN: 0-226-19731-X "Sustainability is a nearly ubiquitous concept today, but can we ever imagine what it would be like for humans to live sustainably on the earth? No, says Bryan G. Norton in Sustainable Values, Sustainable Change." |
 | | Toward Unity Among Environmentalists(1st Edition) by Bryan G. Norton, Thomas E. Lovejoy Hardcover, 304 Pages, Published 1991 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-506112-3, ISBN: 0-19-506112-8 "Today, six out of ten Americans describe themselves as "active" environmentalists or as "sympathetic" to the movement's concerns. The movement, in turn, reflects this millions-strong support in its diversity, encompassing a wide spectrum of causes, groups, and sometimes conflicting special interests. For far-sighted activists and policy makers, the question is how this diversity affects the ability to achieve key goals in the battle aga ..." |
 | | Why Preserve Natural Variety(Reprint) by Bryan G. Norton Paperback, 300 Pages, Published 1990 by Princeton University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-691-02507-0, ISBN: 0-691-02507-X ". . . Why Preserve Natural Variety? arrives at an opportune time. Biodiversity is a current catch word and Norton provides a good analysis of both the arguments supporting biodiversity and the criticisms by skeptics. . ." |
 | | Why Preserve Natural Variety? (Studies in Moral, Political, & Legal Philosophy) by Bryan G. Norton Hardcover, 300 Pages, Published 1988 by Princeton University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-691-07762-8, ISBN: 0-691-07762-2 "A valuable and unique contribution both to environmental ethics and public policy analysis of the preservation of species question. Norton provides a critical overview of the range of thought on the issue, presents a new and comprehensive rationale for preservation of both species and ecosystems, and addresses policy issues.Originally published in 1988.The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make ..." |
 | | Ethics on the Ark(1st Edition) Zoos, Animal Welfare, and Wildlife Conservation (Zoo and Aquarium Biology and Conservation) by Bryan G. Norton, Michael Hutchins, Terry L. Maple, Elizabeth F. Stevens, T.L. Maple Hardcover, 330 Pages, Published 1995 by Smithsonian Inst Pr ISBN-13: 978-1-56098-515-0, ISBN: 1-56098-515-1 "Ethics on the Ark presents a passionate, multivocal discussion - among zoo professionals, activists, conservation biologists, and philosophers - about the future of zoos and aquariums, the treatment of animals in captivity, and the question of whether the individual, the species, or the ecosystem is the most important focus in conservation efforts. Contributors represent all sides of the issues. Some advocate proposals to increase zoos' ..." |
 | | Princeton Legacy Library The Preservation of Species : The Value of Biological Diversity by Bryan G. Norton Paperback, 315 Pages, Published 1988 by Princeton Univ Pr ISBN-13: 978-0-691-02415-8, ISBN: 0-691-02415-4 |
 | | The Preservation of Species by Bryan G. Norton Hardcover, Published 2016 by Princeton University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-691-63165-3, ISBN: 0-691-63165-4 |
 | | Ecosystem Health(1st Edition) New Goals For Environmental Management by Robert Costanza, Benjamin Haskell, David Rapport, Malte Faber, Bryan G. Norton Paperback, 279 Pages, Published 1992 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-55963-140-2, ISBN: 1-55963-140-6 "New Goals for Environmental Management Robert Costanza, Bryan G. Norton, Benjamin D. Haskell ... Su. has a Ph.D. in ecology from Cornell University and a gradu; certificate in environmental ethics from the University of Georgia ... Great Smoky Mountains National Park and of the U.S. National Park Service Cooperative at the University of Georgia. ... In addition, she has published widely in the fields of conservation biology, restor ..." |
 | | Searching for Sustainability Interdisciplinary Essays in the Philosophy of Conservation Biology (Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Biology) by Bryan G. Norton Hardcover, 564 Pages, Published 2002 by Cambridge University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-521-80990-0, ISBN: 0-521-80990-8 "This book examines the setting of sustainability as a goal for environmental management. The author explores ways to break down the disciplinary barriers to communication and deliberation about environment policy, and to integrate science and evaluations into a more comprehensive environmental policy. The book appeals to students and professionals in the fields of environmental policy and ethics, conservation biology and philosophy." |
 | | The Preservation of Species(1st Edition) (Princeton Legacy Library) by Bryan G. Norton Hardcover, 315 Pages, Published 1986 by Princeton University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-691-08389-6, ISBN: 0-691-08389-4 "For all persons seriously concerned about the destruction of natural environments in the contemporary world, this book presents a comprehensive rationale for preserving wild species and ecosystems. Bryan G. Norton appeals most centrally to "transformative value," the power of human contacts with wild species to transform and uplift the human spirit. Until now species preservationists have found a theoretical basis for their policies in ..." |
 | | Sustainability A Philosophy of Adaptive Ecosystem Management by Bryan G. Norton Hardcover, 608 Pages, Published 2006 by University Of Chicago Press ISBN-13: 978-0-226-59519-1, ISBN: 0-226-59519-6 "... and measure environmental values in terms of holding open options for the future, understood as generation-scaled commitments to a place, for example. Despite the attitude of tolerance, I proceed to examine in more detail the strengths and limits of nonmarket valuation techniques. We must ask under what conditions an economic analysis is useful in informing decisions that affect the environment. Fortunately, some thoughtful eco ..." |
 | | Wolves and Human Communities(2nd Edition) Biology, Politics, and Ethics by Strachan Donnelley, Bryan G. Norton, Virginia A. Sharpe, Virginia Ashby Sharpe, Island Press Paperback, 280 Pages, Published 2000 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-55963-829-6, ISBN: 1-55963-829-X "Like wolf restoration activities in the West, the proposal to reintroduce wolves into the Adirondacks has generated intense public debate. The idea of returning top predators to settled landscapes raises complicated questions on issues ranging from property rights to wildlife management to obligations to present and future generations.Wolves and Human Communities brings together leading thinkers and writers from diverse fields -- includ ..." |
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