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Justice, Posterity, and the Environment

by Wilfred Beckerman

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Publisher Comments:

In rich countries, environmental problems are seen as problems of prosperity; in poor countries, they are seen as problems of poverty. Lack of clean drinking water and insufficient sanitation affect the here and now, whereas environmental problems in rich countries seem more likely to harm posterity. This book addresses these issues, arguing that we have moral obligations to take account of the interests of future generations and that our main obligation is to bequeath to them a more decent society in which there is greater respect for basic human rights.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Ethics and Economics in Environmental Policy


Part 1. Justice between generations


The Rights of Future Generations


Intergenerational Justice


Intergenerational Equity


Sustainable Development.


How Much Richer Will Future Generations Be?


Our Obligations to Future Generations


Part 2. Justice between individuals


The Intrinsic Value of the Environment


Plural Values and Environmental Valuation


Part 3. Justice between nations


International Justice and Sharing the Burden of Environmental Protection


International Justice and the Environment: Climate Change and Biodiversity


Conclusion


Product Details

ISBN:
9780199245086
Author:
Beckerman, Wilfred
Publisher:
Oxford University Press, USA
Author:
Pasek, Joanna
Location:
Oxford
Subject:
History & Theory
Subject:
Environmental Science
Subject:
History & Theory - General
Subject:
Politics | Political Theory | Political Philosophy
Subject:
Politics | Political Theory | Political Philoso
Subject:
phy
Edition Number:
2
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series Volume:
no. 135
Publication Date:
May 2001
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Illustrations:
2 figures
Pages:
228
Dimensions:
9.18x4.86x.59 in. .72 lbs.

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