Cultural Norms, War and the Environment - Couverture rigide

 
9780198291251: Cultural Norms, War and the Environment
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0198291256 ISBN 13 : 9780198291251
Editeur : Oxford University Press, 1988

Synopsis

The most immediate threats to humankind are military devastation and environmental exhaustion, both on a global scale. SIPRI, in co-operation with the United Nations Environment Programme, presents with this book the fifth major study in a series that examines linkages between these two threats. In the study specialists from several disciplines examine the ways in which cultural norms concerning the environment have inhibited the conduct of war and preparations for it, and suggest how such norms could be strengthened and developed. The subject is approached from the following perspectives: historical evolution of cultural norms concerning war and the environment; differing approaches of men and women; the special challenge of the nuclear age; roles of government and law; influence of education and the mass media; and philosophical and aesthetic influences.

This series addresses the problems of constraining war and of maintaining an environment that can promote human life and welfare by examining the issues of warfare and security in relation to environmental and ecological concerns and then formulating policy recommendations. It should prove of interest, therefore, to everyone who has a personal interest in these subjects.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The most immediate threats to humankind are military devastation and environmental exhaustion, both on a global scale. SIPRI, in co-operation with the United Nations Environment Programme, presents with this book the fifth major study in a series that examines linkages between these two threats. In the study specialists from several disciplines examine the ways in which cultural norms concerning the environment have inhibited the conduct of war and preparations for it, and suggest how such norms could be strengthened and developed. The subject is approached from the following perspectives: historical evolution of cultural norms concerning war and the environment; differing approaches of men and women; the special challenge of the nuclear age; roles of government and law; influence of education and the mass media; and philosophical and aesthetic influences. This series addresses the problems of constraining war and of maintaining an environment that can promote human life and welfare by examining the issues of warfare and security in relation to environmental and ecological concerns and then formulating policy recommendations. It should prove of interest, therefore, to everyone who has a personal interest in these subjects.

Revue de presse

Written by 10 prestigious and knowledgeable authorities, this compilation of excellent papers furnishes a broad overview of environmental factors in strategic policy and action....Global Resources and International Conflict should be in the hands of national leaders concerned with the preservation of peace. (International Journal on World Peace)

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Éditeur
Oxford University Press
Date d'édition
1988
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0198291256
ISBN 13 
9780198291251
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
192
Éditeur
Westing Arthur H.
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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