Promoting Environmentalism [Paperback]

This book focuses on the psychology, sociology, and public policy of global environmental issues. The goals of the book are

* to describe the current state of the environment and environmentalism

* to present new theories and research on environmental attitudes and behaviors

* to explore obstacles and ethical considerations in promoting pro-environmental actionPart I: Psychology of Promoting Environmentalism: Promoting Environmentalism:.

1. Promoting Environmentalism: Lynnette C. Zelezny, California State University, Fresno; P. Wesley Schultz, California State University, San Marcos.

2. Psychology of Promoting Environmentalism: Psychological Contributions to Achieving an Ecologically Sustainable Future for Humanity: Stuart Oskamp, Claremont Graduate University.

Part II: New Environmental Theories:.

1. Empathizing With Nature: The Effects ofPerspective Taking on Concern for Environmental Issues: P. Wesley Schultz, California State University, San Marcos.

2.Toward a Coherent Theory of Environmentally Significant Behavior: Paul C. Stern, National Research Council.

Part III: New Trends in Measuring Environmental Attitudes:.

1.Measuring Endorsement of the New Ecological Paradigm: A Revised NEP Scale: Riley E. Dunlap, Michigan State University; Kent D. Van Liere, Primen; Angela G. Mertig, Michigan State University; Robert Emmet Jones, University of Tennessee.

Part IV: New Ways of Thinking about Environmentalism:.

1. Elaborating on Gender Differences in Environmentalism: Lynnette C. Zelezny, California State University, Fresno; Poh-Pheng Chua, Pennsylvania State University; Christina Aldrich, Claremont Graduate University.

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