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Peer reviewedCarpenter, Richard A. – Environmental Professional, 1987
Suggests that the world and national societies are far from establishing an environmental ethic and principles of conduct. Argues that more can be done to help rationalize the tradeoffs in public policy for managing natural resources. (TW)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Ecological Factors, Economic Factors, Environmental Education
Peer reviewedCaldwell, Lynton K. – Environmental Professional, 1987
Discusses some of the variables affecting environmental decision making. Addresses ecological, legislative, cultural, political, and economic forces that influence such processes. Urges more attention to the contextual basis of environmental decision making. (TW)
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Decision Making, Ecological Factors, Economic Factors
Peer reviewedCallicott, J. Baird – Environmental Professional, 1987
Discusses some of the problems associated with the differences between facts and values, particularly when dealing with environmental issues. Argues that, as people learn more facts about the environment, they acquire more of an ecological world view, resulting in a broader consensus on issues and environmental policy. (TW)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Ecological Factors, Ecology, Egocentrism
