Metaphors for Environmental Sustainability

Arguing that scientists must assume greater responsibility for their metaphors, and that the rest of us must become more critically aware of them, the author urges more critical reflection on the social dimensions and implications of metaphors while offering practical suggestions for choosing among alternative scientific metaphors.

About the author

Brendon Larson is associate professor, Department of Environment and Resource Studies, University of Waterloo.

Summary

Arguing that scientists must assume greater responsibility for their metaphors, and that the rest of us must become more critically aware of them, the author urges more critical reflection on the social dimensions and implications of metaphors while offering practical suggestions for choosing among alternative scientific metaphors.

Product details

• Authors: Brendon Larson, Larson Brendon
• Publisher: Yale University Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.04.2014
• EAN: 9780300205817
• ISBN: 978-0-300-20581-7
• No. of pages: 320
• Dimensions: 133 mm x 204 mm x 22 mm
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Nature and society: general, reference works; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Sustainable Development, Sustainability, NATURE / Ecology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, Social impact of environmental issues