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Case Studies in Environmental Ethics

Patrick Derr and Edward McNamara

Case Studies in Environmental Ethics is a collection of more than 40 case studies covering diverse topics such as: genetic engineering, aesthetics, pollution, animal rights, population, and resource management. It is intended as a supplemental book for college courses primarily in Environmental Ethics. Each case presents factual information on a particular topic, followed by a discussion of the ethical implications of each topic and several insightful discussion questions. The cases are concise yet rich in detail and controversy to provide significant classroom discussion. These cases focus on philosophical and policy decisions that students are likely to encounter in their everyday lives. In addition, the book provides numerous sources and an Internet resources section to allow students to research the issues found in the cases.
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 296 • Trim: 6¼ x 9¼
978-0-7425-3136-9 • Hardback • October 2003 • $160.00 • (£123.00)
978-0-7425-3137-6 • Paperback • October 2003 • $55.00 • (£42.00)
978-0-7425-7264-5 • eBook • October 2003 • $52.00 • (£40.00)
Subjects: Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection, Nature / Essays, Philosophy / General
Patrick Derr is professor of philosophy and director of the Environment & Society Program at Clark University. Edward McNamara is an attorney with the Vermont Public Service Board.
Chapter 1 Preface for Teachers
Chapter 2 Introduction: Why Cases?
Chapter 3 Topical Index
Chapter 4 Acknowledgments
Chapter 5 A Foreword about Ethical Theories
Chapter 6 Case 1: Gorilla Rangers
Chapter 7 Case 2: The Great Ape Declaration
Chapter 8 Case 3: Rats, Rabbits, and the EPA
Chapter 9 Case 4: Tigers and Tourists
Chapter 10 Case 5: Yellowstone Wolves
Chapter 11 Case 6: Reykjavik Raiders
Chapter 12 Case 7: High Seas Fish Wars
Chapter 13 Case 8: Matinicus Island
Chapter 14 Case 9: Taking Lake Tahoe
Chapter 15 Case 10: The Delhi Sands Fly
Chapter 16 Case 11: Mr. Cone's Woodpeckers
Chapter 17 Case 12: The God Squad
Chapter 18 Case 13: The John Day Dam
Chapter 19 Case 14: Not on Cape Cod
Chapter 20 Case 15: Oil and ANWR
Chapter 21 Case 16: The Grand Staircase
Chapter 22 Case 17: The Maine Woods
Chapter 23 Case 18: Old Growth on Mt. Wachusett
Chapter 24 Case 19: Massachusetts Question One
Chapter 25 Case 20: Leopold and Traps
Chapter 26 Case 21: Monkey-Wrenching
Chapter 27 Case 22: Saving Mink, Killing Voles
Chapter 28 Case 23: Have You Seen this Fish?
Chapter 29 Case 24: Australian Cats
Chapter 30 Case 25: Hawaiin Feral Pigs
Chapter 31 Case 26: Tasmanian Tigers
Chapter 32 Case 27: Golden Rice
Chapter 33 Case 28: Ancient Apples, Dangerous Work
Chapter 34 Case 29: Mosquitos, Disease, and DDT
Chapter 35 Case 30: A Breath of Fresh Air
Chapter 36 Case 31: The Dark Skies Ordinance
Chapter 37 Case 32: Blowing in the Wind
Chapter 38 Case 33: The Tooele Weapons Incinerator
Chapter 39 Case 34: The Toxic Lagoon
Chapter 40 Case 35: Bhopal
Chapter 41 Case 36: CERES and Corporate Responsibility
Chapter 42 Case 37: Drumet Poland — A Different Approach
Chapter 43 Case 38: Scientific Integrity at EPA
Chapter 44 Case 39: Peace with All Creation
Chapter 45 Case 40: Plumbing Matters
Chapter 46 Case 41: Is the Lifeboat Full?
Chapter 47 Case 42: Demography as Destiny
Chapter 48 Case 43: Trading Pollutants
Chapter 49 Sources
Chapter 50 Glossary
Chapter 51 Research Tools
Chapter 52 About the Authors
Chapter 53 Index
A terrific collection. The political or ideological balance in each of these case studies is impressive.
— Mark Sagoff, Institute of Philosophy and Public Policy, University of Maryland


Truly exemplary work. I have no doubt that this book would greatly benefit undergraduate environmental ethics courses.
— Udo Schuklenk, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg


The accessible presentation and the range of issues make this a good choice for interdisciplinary classes in environmental studies and policy as well as classes in environmental ethics and philosophy.
— Environment


Up-to-date and well-grounded. It's reasonable in length, clearly written with very usable questions for classroom use.
— Susan Armstrong, Humboldt State University


Case Studies in Environmental Ethics

Cover Image
Hardback
Paperback
eBook
Summary
Summary
  • Case Studies in Environmental Ethics is a collection of more than 40 case studies covering diverse topics such as: genetic engineering, aesthetics, pollution, animal rights, population, and resource management. It is intended as a supplemental book for college courses primarily in Environmental Ethics. Each case presents factual information on a particular topic, followed by a discussion of the ethical implications of each topic and several insightful discussion questions. The cases are concise yet rich in detail and controversy to provide significant classroom discussion. These cases focus on philosophical and policy decisions that students are likely to encounter in their everyday lives. In addition, the book provides numerous sources and an Internet resources section to allow students to research the issues found in the cases.
Details
Details
  • Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
    Pages: 296 • Trim: 6¼ x 9¼
    978-0-7425-3136-9 • Hardback • October 2003 • $160.00 • (£123.00)
    978-0-7425-3137-6 • Paperback • October 2003 • $55.00 • (£42.00)
    978-0-7425-7264-5 • eBook • October 2003 • $52.00 • (£40.00)
    Subjects: Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection, Nature / Essays, Philosophy / General
Author
Author
  • Patrick Derr is professor of philosophy and director of the Environment & Society Program at Clark University. Edward McNamara is an attorney with the Vermont Public Service Board.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
  • Chapter 1 Preface for Teachers
    Chapter 2 Introduction: Why Cases?
    Chapter 3 Topical Index
    Chapter 4 Acknowledgments
    Chapter 5 A Foreword about Ethical Theories
    Chapter 6 Case 1: Gorilla Rangers
    Chapter 7 Case 2: The Great Ape Declaration
    Chapter 8 Case 3: Rats, Rabbits, and the EPA
    Chapter 9 Case 4: Tigers and Tourists
    Chapter 10 Case 5: Yellowstone Wolves
    Chapter 11 Case 6: Reykjavik Raiders
    Chapter 12 Case 7: High Seas Fish Wars
    Chapter 13 Case 8: Matinicus Island
    Chapter 14 Case 9: Taking Lake Tahoe
    Chapter 15 Case 10: The Delhi Sands Fly
    Chapter 16 Case 11: Mr. Cone's Woodpeckers
    Chapter 17 Case 12: The God Squad
    Chapter 18 Case 13: The John Day Dam
    Chapter 19 Case 14: Not on Cape Cod
    Chapter 20 Case 15: Oil and ANWR
    Chapter 21 Case 16: The Grand Staircase
    Chapter 22 Case 17: The Maine Woods
    Chapter 23 Case 18: Old Growth on Mt. Wachusett
    Chapter 24 Case 19: Massachusetts Question One
    Chapter 25 Case 20: Leopold and Traps
    Chapter 26 Case 21: Monkey-Wrenching
    Chapter 27 Case 22: Saving Mink, Killing Voles
    Chapter 28 Case 23: Have You Seen this Fish?
    Chapter 29 Case 24: Australian Cats
    Chapter 30 Case 25: Hawaiin Feral Pigs
    Chapter 31 Case 26: Tasmanian Tigers
    Chapter 32 Case 27: Golden Rice
    Chapter 33 Case 28: Ancient Apples, Dangerous Work
    Chapter 34 Case 29: Mosquitos, Disease, and DDT
    Chapter 35 Case 30: A Breath of Fresh Air
    Chapter 36 Case 31: The Dark Skies Ordinance
    Chapter 37 Case 32: Blowing in the Wind
    Chapter 38 Case 33: The Tooele Weapons Incinerator
    Chapter 39 Case 34: The Toxic Lagoon
    Chapter 40 Case 35: Bhopal
    Chapter 41 Case 36: CERES and Corporate Responsibility
    Chapter 42 Case 37: Drumet Poland — A Different Approach
    Chapter 43 Case 38: Scientific Integrity at EPA
    Chapter 44 Case 39: Peace with All Creation
    Chapter 45 Case 40: Plumbing Matters
    Chapter 46 Case 41: Is the Lifeboat Full?
    Chapter 47 Case 42: Demography as Destiny
    Chapter 48 Case 43: Trading Pollutants
    Chapter 49 Sources
    Chapter 50 Glossary
    Chapter 51 Research Tools
    Chapter 52 About the Authors
    Chapter 53 Index
Reviews
Reviews
  • A terrific collection. The political or ideological balance in each of these case studies is impressive.
    — Mark Sagoff, Institute of Philosophy and Public Policy, University of Maryland


    Truly exemplary work. I have no doubt that this book would greatly benefit undergraduate environmental ethics courses.
    — Udo Schuklenk, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg


    The accessible presentation and the range of issues make this a good choice for interdisciplinary classes in environmental studies and policy as well as classes in environmental ethics and philosophy.
    — Environment


    Up-to-date and well-grounded. It's reasonable in length, clearly written with very usable questions for classroom use.
    — Susan Armstrong, Humboldt State University


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