 |  Principles of Environmental Science William P. Cunningham,
University of Minnesota
Mary Ann Cunningham,
Vassar College
Environmental Science and Policy
Further Readings
| Bachrach, P. and A. Botwinick. (1992). Power and Empowerment: A Radical Theory of Participatory Democracy.. Philadelphia, PA: Temple University Press..
A classic analysis of participatory democracy. | | | |
| Bell, S. and S. Morse. (1999). Sustainability Indicators: Measuring the Immeasurable?. Covelo, CA: Island Press.
How will we know when we're sustainable? | | | |
| Berry, Thomas. (1999). The Great Work: Our Way into the Future.. San Francisco:: Bell Tower Books.
Argues that we need to understand how to commune with the natural world rather than exploit it. The most recent work of a renown creation spirituality theologian. | | | |
| Brower, M. and W. Leon. (1999). The Consumer's Guide to Effective Environmental Choices. New York: Three Rivers Press..
Practical advice from the Union of Concerned Scientists on living sustainably. | | | |
| Bright, Chris.. (2000). "Environmental Surprises: Planning for the Unexpected".. : The Futurist. (41-47).
Environmental futurists are finding new ways to cope with complex, unexpected change. | | | |
| Buck, Susan J.. (Explores policy-making processes.). Understanding Environmental Administration and Law, 2e .. Covelo, CA: Island Press.
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| Buck, William and Tracey C. Rembert.. (1997). "Just Doing It,". E Magazine: . (8(5):28-35).
Action speaks louder than words. | | | |
| Caldwell, Lynton K.. (A tour de-force overview by one of the giants in the field.). International Environmental Policy.. Durham, NC: Duke University Press..
1996 | | | |
| Chambers, Nicky , Craig Simmons, Mathis Wackernagel.. (2001). Sharing Nature's Interest : Ecological Footprints as an Indicator of Sustainability. London:: Earthscan Publications..
Ecological footprints measure the ecological impact of our individual and collective resource consumption. | | | |
| Chertow, Marian R. and Daniel C. Esty (eds).. (1997). Thinking Ecologically: the next generation of environmental policy.. New Haven: Yale University Press..
An excellent collection of articles on policy formation. | | | |
| Clayton, Tony and Nicholas Radcliffe.. (1996). Sustainability: A Systems Approach.. London: Earthscan.
Can sustainablity work? | | | |
| Cosgrove, P.J. and L.C. Hastie.. (2001). "Conservation of threatened freshwater pearl mussel populations: river management, mussel translocation and conflict resolution". : Biological Conservation. (99(2):. pp 183-190.).
Shows how natural and social sciences can be combined to protect and restore endangered species. | | | |
| Corraliza, J. A. and J. Berenguer.. (2000). Environmental values, beliefs and actions: A situational approach.. : Environment and Behavior.. (V32 n6 p832(17).).
Looks at how situational and personal values interact in determining environmental behavior. | | | |
| Crocker, David A.. (1997). Sustaining the Good Life: The Ethics of Consumption and Global Stewardship.. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers..
An examination of the causes and consequences of over consumption. | | | |
| Cronon, William.. (1991). Nature's Metropolis. New York: Norton.
A fascinating exploration of the growth of Chicago and its relation to the land and resources of the American Midwest. | | | |
| Dalal-Clayton, Barry.. (1996). Getting to Grips with Green Plans: National-Level Experience in Industrial Countries.. Covelo, CA: Island Press and London.
Earthscan. | | | |
| Dodds, Felix, ed.. (1997). The Way Forward: Beyond Agenda 21.. Covelo, CA:: Island Press.
A follow-up to the 1992 Rio Earth Summit. What have we accomplished? | | | |
| Doyle, Tom and Doug McEachern.. (1998). Environment and Politics.. New York:: Routledge.
A European view of green politics. | | | |
| Durbin, Kathie. (1997). "Letting Nature Shape Childhood,". : The Amicus Journal. (19(3):31-34.).
Educators are trying to help children find their way back into the woods. | | | |
| Durning, Alan Thein.. (1996). This Place on Earth: Home and the Practice of Permanence.. Seattle: Sasquatch Books..
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| Echeverria, John and Raymond Booth Eby, eds.. (1995). Let the People Judge: Wise Use and the Private Property Rights Movement.. Covelo, CA: Island Press..
A critique of the Wise Use movement. | | | |
| Environmental Careers Organization.. (1999). The Complete Guide to Environmental Careers in the 21st Century. Covelo, CA: Island Press.
A revised and updated survey of environmental careers and how to prepare for and find one. | | | |
| Ewert, A.W.. (1996). Natural Resource Management: the human dimension.. Boulder, CO: Westview Press.
Natural resource management is shifting away from managing based only on biophysical considerations about resources and towards "people management" where preferences, motivations and attitudes of citizens are taken into account | | | |
| Fowler, Alan.. (1997). Striking a Balance: A Guide to Enhancing the Effectiveness of Non-Governmental Organizations in International Development.. Covelo, CA: Island Press and London: Earthscan.
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| French, H.. (1999). "Challenging the WTO,". : Woldwatch Magazine 12(6): 22-27. A.
call for reform of the WTO. | | | |
| Geatz, Ron.. (1997). "Voluntarily Committed," Nature Conservancy. : . (47(2):24-29).
Recognition of the volunteers who make conservation possible. | | | |
| Gorden, Morton and Marsha Gordon.. (1972). Environmental Management: Science and Politics. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
A classic but still useful introduction to environmental policy. | | | |
| Gorelick, Steve.. (1997). "Big Mac Attacks; Lessons from the Burger Wars,". : .
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| no author. The Ecologist. : . (27(5):173-174.).
A pair of impoverished activists take on a mighty transnational corporation. | | | |
| Gottlieb, Robert.. (2001). Environmentalism Unbound: Exploring New Pathways for Change.. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
Proposes a new strategy for social and environmental change. | | | |
| Guha, Ramachandra and Juan Martinez-Alier.. (1997). Varieties of Environmentalism: Essays North and South.. Covelo, CA: Island Press.
An important exploration of what environmentalism means in different cultures. | | | |
| Gunderson, Lance H., C. S. Holling, and Stephen S. Light.. (1995). Barriers and Bridges to the Renewal of Ecosystems and Institutions.. New York: Columbia University Press.
A landmark book in environmental policy and ecosystem resilience. | | | |
| Hawken, P.. (2000). "On the Streets of Seattle,". : The Amicus Journal. (22(1): 29-33, 48-51.).
A prominent business leader is tear gassed and pepper sprayed at the WTO protests. | | | |
| Holmes, H.. (2000). "The World Trade Take-over,". : Earth Island Journal. (14(4):38-39.).
Aradical critique of environmental policies of the WTO. | | | |
| Huckle, John and Stephen Sterling, eds.. (1996). Education for Sustainability.. Covelo, CA: Island Press.
Perspectives on environmental education. | | | |
| Johnson, Bart and Kristina Hill.. (2001). Ecology and Design: Frameworks for Learning.. Covelo, CA: Island Press.
Addresses the need to incorporate ecological principles in planning, management, and policy. | | | |
| Katz, E. et al.,. (2000). Beneath the Surface: Critical Essays in the Philosophy of Deep Ecology. : .
A philosophical examination of the merits and demerits of deep ecology. | | | |
| Kubasek, Nancy K. and Gary S. Silverman.. (1997). Environmental Law 2nd ed.. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
A good introduction to the topic. | | | |
| Lee, Kai N.. (1993). Compass and Gyroscope: Integrating Science and Politics for the Environment.. Covelo, CA: Island Press.
A fascinating and eloquently written description of the benefits of adaptive management. | | | |
| Lerner, S.. (1997). Eco-Pioneers: Practical Visionaries Solving Today's Environmental Problems.. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
Examples of people finding ways to live more sustainably. | | | |
| Light, Andrew.. (1998). Social Ecology after Bookchin.. New York:: Guilford..
A collection of essays on social ecology. | | | |
| Manilov, Marianne and Tamara Schwarz.. (1997). "The Assault on Eco-Education,". : .
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| no author listed. Earth Island Journal. : Earth Island Journal. (12(1):36-37.).
A discussion of the forces behind the classroom backlash. | | | |
| McKibben, B.. (1995Some). Hope Human and Wild.. New York: Little Brown & Co..
optimistic examples of sustainable living. | | | |
| Milbrath, Lester W.. (1996). Learning to Think Environmentally While There is Still Time.. Albany, NY: State University of New York Press.
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| Miller, Stuart.. (1997). "Women Warriors,". : E Magazine. (8(1):28-35.).
Discusses the effect of female leadership on the environmental movement. | | | |
| Mohai, P. and B. Bryant.. (1998). Is there a "race" effect on concern for environmental quality?. : Public Opinion Quarterly, Winter 62(4): 475-481..
Argues that the main difference between races in the Detroit area was over "local" environmental issues where African Americans expressed significantly more concern than whites. | | | |
| Moyers, Bill, et al.. (2001). Doing Democracy: The MAP Model for Organizing Social Movements.. Gabriola Island, B.C.: New Society Publishers.
Beginning with an overview of social movement theory and the MAP (Movement Action Plan) model, Doing Democracy outlines stages of social movements, roles of activists, and case several case studies | | | |
| O'Brien, A.. (1999). "Purchasing Power," Nature Conservancy .. : . (49(6): 12-17).
An explanation of the Nature Conservancy's land acquisition policy. | | | |
| Pick, Maritza,. (1993). How to Save Your Neighborhood, City, or Town: The Sierra Club Guide to Community Organizing.. San Francisco: Sierra Club Books.
A good guide on how to organize. | | | |
| Pooley, J.A. and M. O'Connor.. (2000). "Environmental education and attitudes: emotions and beliefs are what is needed.". : . (32(5): 711-717).
Environment and Behavior. | | | |
| Porter, Gareth, et al.. (2000). Global Environmental Politics. Boulder, CO: Westview Press.
A valuable introduction to environmental politics and policy. | | | |
| Putnam, Robert D.. (2000). Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community. New York: Simon & Schuster.
A fascinating look at the demise of social capital in modern America. | | | |
| Redclift, Michael.. (1996). Wasted: Counting the Cost of Global Consumption.. Covelo, CA: Island Press..
Do we really need more stuff? | | | |
| Rees, Williams E., Phil Testemale, and Mathis Wackernagel.. (New Society Publishers.). Our Ecological Footprint : Reducing Human Impact on the Earth.. Gabriola Island, B.C. Canada: . (A revolutionary new way to determine humanity's impact on the Earth and to visualize the resources required to sustain households, communities, regions, and nations.).
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| Runyan, C.. (1999). "The Third Force: NGOs,". : Worldwatch Magazine. (12(6); 12-21).
A good summary of groups and individuals working to save the environment. | | | |
| Saltmarsh, J. A.. (1999). Scott Nearing: The Making of a Homesteader.. White River Junction, VT: Chelsea Green Publishers.
A biography of one of the original "back to the land" homesteaders. | | | |
| Schnaiberg, Allan and Kenneth Gould.. (1994). Environment and Society: The Enduring Conflict.. New York: St. Martin's Press.
A confrontational view of environmental policy and problems. | | | |
| Shipka, Barbara.. (1997). Leadership in a Challenging World: A Sacred Journey.. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann..
Ethical leadership is essential if the environmental movement is to be successful. | | | |
| Sexton, Ken, et al.. (1999). Better Environmental Decisions. Covelo, CA:: Island Press.
An excellent collection of articles on policy options for government, business, and communities. | | | |
| Shutkin, W. A.. (2000). The Land That Could Be: Environmentalism and Democracy in the Twenty-first Century.. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
A blue print for sustainable, just, democratic communities. | | | |
| Smith, G.. (2000). "The WTO and War in the Cities,". : Earth Island Journal 15(1):38-39..
A view from the trenches of what happened in Seattle. | | | |
| Smith, Zachary A.. (1995). The Environmental Policy Paradox 2nd ed.. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall..
A brief overview of environmental policy and management. | | | |
| Sosnowchik, Katie.. (2000). "The Hopeful Inventors". : . (2000: 12-26.).
An interview with Bill McDonough and Michael Braungart, leaders of the ecological design movement describes their innovative approaches to design of everything. | | | |
| Stauber, John and Sheldon Rampton.. (1995). Toxic Sludge is Good for You: Lies, Damn Lies and the Public Relations Industry.. Monroe, ME: Common Courage Press.
An entertaining expose of the public relations industry and its role in environmental cover-ups. | | | |
| Student Conservation Association.. (1997). The Guide to Graduate Environmental Programs.. Covelo, CA: Island Press.
A practical guide to graduate programs in the United States. | | | |
| Susskind, Lawrence, et al.. (2001). Better Environmental Policy Studies. Covelo, CA: Island Press.
A study of five important policy cases to understand what works and what doesn't. | | | |
| Thompson Jr., B. H.. (2000). "Tragically difficult: the obstacles to governing the commons.". : Environmental Law. (30(2): 241-245.).
Discusses why stakeholders have difficulty coming to agreement in "commons" situations and suggests that most stakeholders have difficulty accepting current losses to avoid future risks. | | | |
| Vig, Norman J. and Michael E. Kraft (eds).. (1997). Environmental Policy in the 1990s: Reform or Reaction? 3rd ed.. Washington, DC: Congressional Quarterly Press.
An excellent introduction to policy. | | | |
| Werbach, Adam, et al.. (1997). "Class Acts,". : Sierra. (82(6):52-57.).
Tomorrow's leaders are off to an early start because they have no time to lose. | | | |
| Wilke, Anne W.. (1997). "Adam Werbach,". : E Magazine. (8(5):10-13.).
The youngest-ever Sierra Club president is aiming for the grassroots and MTV. | | | |
| Willums, Jan-Olaf and Ulrich Goluke.. (1992). From Ideas to Action: Business and Sustainable Development.. Oslo, Norway: Ad Notem Press.
A report prepared for the International Chamber of Commerce for the 1992 Earth Summit on business and the environment. | | | |
| Wilson, E. O. and D. L. Perlman.. (1999). Conserving the World's Biodiversity.. Covelo, CA: Island Press.
An interactive, audio-visual package for conservation biology and environmental science. | | | |
| World Bank. (2000). World Development Indicators 2000. Washington, DC: World Bank Publications.
An excellent source of economic data on human development. | | | |
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