Format:
xxiv, 214 Seiten
,
Diagramme
ISBN:
9780520298453
,
9780520298460
Content:
"In the continuing debate of how to confront the challenges of climate change, individuals, advocacy groups, and political parties in the United States offer arguments and solutions based on economic and political viewpoints. But what if we are beginning from a distorted view? In this book, F. Stephan Mayer argues that our psychological representation of the world is at the heart of the underlying causes of climate change. Mayer posits that we need to change the way we see the world if we are to effectively take a new course of action to address this threat. Through an alternative worldview based on Aldo Leopold's concept of land ethic, Mayer furthers the conversation by promoting a clearer vision of our relationship to nature and how it leads to a different path directed toward environmental sustainability. Based on over 20 years of psychological research examining the impact of the land ethic on pro-environmental behavior and personal well being, Mayer's accessible tone invites readers to place their worldview within a broader framework, draw connections to their lives, and spark ideas of next steps that individuals and groups can take to transition to this alternative worldview and rectify this situation"--Provided by publisher
Content:
Prologue -- See better : psychology as a foundational science to confront climate change -- The fundamental problem : the psychology behind climate change -- The emergency of climate change : why are we failing to take action? -- The great transition : from separateness to interconnectedness -- Actions being taken to transition to the land ethic worldview
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780520970571
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Online-Ausgabe Mayer, F. Stephan Transforming psychological worldviews to confront climate change Oakland, California : University of California Press, 2019 ISBN 9780520970571
Language:
English
Keywords:
Klimaänderung
;
Umweltpsychologie
;
Weltbild
