Fundamentals of Practical Environmentalism by Mark B. Weldon (English) Paperback

Description: Fundamentals of Practical Environmentalism by Mark B. Weldon Introducing the concept of practical environmentalism from an individuals perspective, this book explains how we can integrate concern for the environment with the necessities of daily living. It provides a guiding framework to help readers make meaningful and rational environmental choices. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Environmental decisions present themselves every day in forms large and small. Should I walk to work today? What about global warming—should I write my congressperson and demand that the government do something? Should I put solar panels on my roof? Should I get a different car or turn up the temperature on the air conditioner or get water-saving fixtures for my bathroom? As environmentalism has become more complex, with potentially far-reaching impacts, it seems to be outpacing our individual understanding of the basic issues. A fresh view of modern environmentalism, Fundamentals of Practical Environmentalism challenges readers to integrate concern for the environment with the necessities of daily living. This book introduces practical environmentalism as a new approach to sustainable environmental progress. It presents a four-part framework that includes environmental degradation, resource conservation, economic progress, and personal benefit as the four pillars to address when attempting to act on behalf of the environment. The book consists of three main sections. Looking at historical and ethical perspectives, the first section examines the theoretical basis for practical environmentalism. The second section explains each of the four pillars in detail and demonstrates how to combine them into a holistic metric that guides environmental actions. The final section presents a number of case studies that run the gamut from small personal choices to the biggest and most contentious environmental dilemmas of the day. It shows how practical environmentalism via the four pillars can lead individuals toward better environmental decisions and an improved chance for true environmental progress. This timely book will be of use to activists, policymakers, researchers, resource managers, government agencies, and students alike, as well as anyone confronted with environmental choices in their daily lives. Author Biography Dr. Weldon is an engineer by training and experience. He holds bachelors and masters degrees in Mechanical Engineering and earned his doctorate in Environmental Engineering from the University of Iowa. He has spent much of his career working in industrial power plants. His experience includes working for large corporations in the pulp and paper, building products, and food products industries. He has also worked as a plant engineer for a Midwestern municipal electrical utility. His current position is focused on energy conservation and environmental sustainability for a large food manufacturer. Dr. Weldon has been a college instructor and carried out research in the areas of ground source heat pump systems and the association of water quality in Midwestern rivers with agricultural land use patterns. He is married with four children and lives in a wonderful small town in eastern Iowa. Table of Contents An Introduction to Practical Environmentalism and the Four Pillars. A Short History of Environmentalism in the United States. The Ethics of Environmentalism. The Confounding Factors. Environmental Degradation—The First Pillar. Resource Conservation—The Second Pillar. The "Human" Pillars of Economic Progress and Personal Benefit. Scoring with the Pillars—A Few Simple Examples to Illustrate the Method. The Pillars in Daily Life. The Pillars and the Really Big Issues. More Really Big Issues—The Sacrificial Ones. The Pillars and Global Warming. Other Measures of Environmental Performance. Some Final Thoughts. Index. Review "… a timely, practical, and well-focused book on the topic of "practical environmentalism." … Good foundational reading for a wide audience including activists, policy makers, researchers, and resource managers in both public and private sectors. Summing Up: Recommended."— CHOICE Magazine, April 2012 Review Quote " a timely, practical, and well-focused book on the topic of "practical environmentalism." Good foundational reading for a wide audience including activists, policy makers, researchers, and resource managers in both public and private sectors. Summing Up: Recommended." CHOICE Magazine, April 2012 Details ISBN1138114774 Year 2017 ISBN-10 1138114774 ISBN-13 9781138114777 Format Paperback Pages 220 Series Social Environmental Sustainability Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Author Mark B. Weldon Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Publication Date 2017-05-31 Affiliation Quaker Oats / PepsiCo, Mount Vernon, Iowa, USA DEWEY 333.72 Language English UK Release Date 2017-05-31 AU Release Date 2017-05-31 NZ Release Date 2017-05-31 Illustrations 23 Tables, black and white; 22 Illustrations, black and white Imprint CRC Press Alternative 9781439849286 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159799425;

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