Mere environmentalism [[electronic resource] ] : a biblical perspective on humans and the natural world / / Steven F. Hayward
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Hayward Steven F
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Mere environmentalism [[electronic resource] ] : a biblical perspective on humans and the natural world / / Steven F. Hayward
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| Pubblicazione: | Washington, D.C., : AEI Press, 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (93 p.) |
| Disciplina: | 261.8/8 |
| Soggetto topico: | Human ecology - Religious aspects - Christianity |
| Human ecology - Biblical teaching | |
| Environmentalism - Religious aspects - Christianity | |
| Human ecology | |
| Environmentalism | |
| Note generali: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Nota di bibliografia: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Nota di contenuto: | Front Cover; Title Page; Full Title Page; Copyright & Library of Congress; Table of Contents; Foreword by Jay W. Richards; Introduction. What Would Jesus Drive?; Chapter I. The Environment in the Context of Christian Social Action; Chapter II. Environmentalism Today: Modern Forms, Ancient Roots; Chapter III. Different Shades of Green: From Extreme Utopianism to Practical Incrementalism; Chapter IV. Human Alienation from Nature: A Variation of Sin?; Chapter V. Begin at the Beginning: Humans and Nature in Creation |
| Chapter VI. Contested Questions About the Hierarchy of Creation: Four Implications Chapter VII. The Story of the Flood: Environmental Catastrophe or Validation of an Anthropocentric Creation?; Chapter VIII. A Challenge of the Modern World: Wealth, Progress, and Materialism; Chapter IX. The Revolution in Environmental Economics; Chapter X. Four Key Lessons; Chapter XI. Shifts in Public Opinion; Chapter XII. Liberty and the Environment: The Sobering Parable of Joseph and the Israelite in Egypt; Conclusion. Steps for Further Thought and Action; About the Authors; End notes; Back Cover | |
| Sommario/riassunto: | In Mere Environmentalism, Steven F. Hayward provides a thorough examination of the philosophical presuppositions underlying today's secular environmentalist movement and the history of policies intended to alleviate environmental challenges such as overpopulation and global warming. Relying on Scripture to understand God's created order, Hayward offers an insightful reflection on the relationship between humans and the natural world. |
| Titolo autorizzato: | Mere environmentalism |
| ISBN: | 1-282-98594-9 |
| 9786612985942 | |
| 0-8447-4375-5 | |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910791559903321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
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Values and Capitalism