Routledge handbook of religion and ecology

"The Routledge Handbook of Religion and Ecology provides the most comprehensive and authoritative overview of the field. Written by a team of leading international experts, the Handbook discusses dynamics of change within religious traditions as well as their roles in responding to global chall...

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Subtitles:Handbook of religion and ecology
Contributors: Jenkins, Willis 1975- (Editor) ; Tucker, Mary Evelyn 1949- (Editor) ; Grim, John 1946- (Editor)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: London New York Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, Earthscan from Routledge 2017
In:Year: 2017
Reviews:Routledge Handbook of Religion and Ecology (2017) (Ott, Konrad)
Series/Journal:Routledge international handbooks
Earthscan
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Religion / Environmental consciousness / Environmental ethics / Globalization
Further subjects:B Ecology Religious aspects
B Collection of essays
B Ecotheology
B Nature Religious aspects
Online Access: Inhaltsverzeichnis (Verlag)
Klappentext (Verlag)
Parallel Edition:Electronic
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Summary:"The Routledge Handbook of Religion and Ecology provides the most comprehensive and authoritative overview of the field. Written by a team of leading international experts, the Handbook discusses dynamics of change within religious traditions as well as their roles in responding to global challenges such as climate change, water, conservation, food and population. It explores the interpretations of indigenous traditions regarding modern environmental problems drawing on such concepts as lifeway and indigenous knowledge. This volume uniquely intersects the field of religion and ecology with new directions within the humanities and the sciences. The sections on environmental humanities and environmental sciences explore the history and significance of other key areas and disciplines of environmental studies in which religion and ecology can be fruitfully located as a dialogue partner for environmental solutions"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:1138789577