"This book concentrates on the different ways in which the major world religions view the problems of overpopulation and excess resource consumption and how they approach possible solutions. After examining the natural background and the human context, the book moves on to consider both religio...

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Format:	Buch
Sprache:	English
Veröffentlicht:	Albany State Univ. of New York Press 1995
Schlagworte:	Ethik Religion Umwelt Conservation of Natural Resources Consumption (Economics) Nature > Effect of human beings on Population Control Population Density Population policy > Religious aspects Population > Environmental aspects Population > Moral and ethical aspects Public Policy Ressourcen Umweltethik Übervölkerung Nutzung Konferenzschrift > 1993 > Whistler British Columbia
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Zusammenfassung:	"This book concentrates on the different ways in which the major world religions view the problems of overpopulation and excess resource consumption and how they approach possible solutions. After examining the natural background and the human context, the book moves on to consider both religious and secular approaches. It analyzes how a particular religion's scriptures comment on the nature of people, the environment, people's place in the environment, and their roles and responsibilities. The historical dimension is derived from reviewing a particular religion's record in teaching about these issues, often demonstrating how broader issues are addressed. Practical lessons are learned from religious guidelines that deal with current problems and offer solutions. The authors consider Aboriginal spirituality, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Chinese religions. The secular approaches include secular ethics, North-South relations, market forces, the status of women, and international law." (Excerpt)
Beschreibung:	VII, 319 S. graph. Darst.
ISBN:	0791426718