Between Two Worlds Science, the Environmental Movement and Policy Choice [Paperback]

Poses the question 'Will humans adapt their ways of life to conserve the natural systems on which their future and the living world depend?'Will humans adapt their ways of life to conserve the natural systems upon which their future and the living world depend? There is no simple answer to the question of whether we as humans can adapt our lifestyles in the pursuit of an environmentally sound world. Inadequate information is a limiting factor, and unforeseen events make uncertainty inevitable. Even so, choices made today can narrow or expand future options. A critical task for society today is to reverse trends that narrow these options, a task in which science plays a vital role. In his thought-provoking book, Dr. Caldwell attempts to address this issue with an integrated analysis of the interrelationships among science, the environmental movement, and public policy. Special emphasis is given to the interactions of environmentalism and science in generating public and international environmental policies.Preface; Part I. Comprehending the Planet Earth: 1. Science and environment; 2. Science and governance; 3. Geosphere and biosphere; Part II. Developing a Planetary Paradigm: 4. Perspectives and priorities; 5. Politics of environmentalism; 6. Social and economic implications; Part III. An Emerging Planetary Policy: 7. Facing planetary realities; 8. Shaping world institutions; 9. Attaining the attainable; Postscript: between two worlds; References; Index. This book is a pioneering synthesis of what has been learned about environmental problem-solving over roughly the last two years. Geoffrey Wandesforde-Smith, Colorado Journal of International Law and Policy ...a literate, thoughtful, and admirable synthesis of one perspective that deserves the most careful attention. Eugene B. Skolnikoff, EOS ...an intriguing look into the future of environmental regulatory policy. Nicholas J. Wallwork, Journal of Environmental Regulation ...important, as it dil£(