Review by Choice Review
This title is one of 12 in "The SAGE Reference Series on Green Society: Toward a Sustainable Future," available both in print and online. Books in this series cover diverse aspects of environmentalism such as business, food, health, and education. Green Ethics and Philosophy features nearly 150 articles arranged alphabetically. A reader's guide divides the entries into six categories, covering consumption ethics (e.g., Carbon Offsets, Ecological Footprint); practical ethics (Ecopolitics, Precautionary Principle); theoretical ethics (Biocentrism, Hannover Principles); biographies of ethicists (Freya Mathews, Lewis Mumford); history (Earth Day 1970, Land Ethic); and law (San Pedro Border Fence, "Should Trees Have Standing?"). A brief chronology outlines notable events in the history of green ethics, starting with a 1635 Irish law protecting animal rights. All articles are signed and have bibliographies, and the guide offers "further reading" suggestions and a glossary. A few black-and-white photographs are included. Contributors come from several countries, and most are affiliated with universities. Students in environmental science or philosophy programs may find this a useful starting point in their research. Libraries may prefer the e-book version, which features larger photographs, in color, and is keyword-searchable via library discovery services. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower- and upper-level undergraduates, graduate students, and general readers. U. Ellis University of British Columbia
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Review by Booklist Review
The second installment in the SAGE Reference Series on Green Society brings an interesting shift the original 6 volumes were published in electronic-only format; now all 12 volumes are available in print as well as electronic editions. The print editions are less expensive than the electronic versions and are also available as a bundle. The editors are authorities in the focus of their volumes. Each volume includes approximately 150 signed articles listed by topic and alphabetically. There is some overlap in article content among the volumes; for example, both Green Culture and Green Ethics and Philosophy include articles entitled Greenwashing, but they are written by different contributors and address the volume's theme. Articles in the print volumes include unremarkable black-and-white photographs.The e-book versions, however, do contain color photos. Suggestions for further reading are featured, and there is a Resource Guide, a glossary, and an appendix listing notable organizations closing out each volume. This series is highly recommended for undergraduate and large public libraries. Because both electronic and print editions are available as individual volumes, institutions focusing on specific interests for example, libraries supporting design or media programs that might be most interested in green culture will be able to purchase only those volumes supporting their curricula.--Whittington, Christine Copyright 2010 Booklist
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Review by School Library Journal Review
Gr 10 Up-With its coverage of a wide variety of environmental issues, including everything from ethics and philosophy to education and culture, the scope of this set at times seems almost too broad, especially in Green Health. For example, although the book covers logically "green" topics such as smog and organic food, it also includes entries on STDs and skin disorders. Their inclusion is hard to justify, especially since the articles read more like entries in a health textbook and make no specific reference to the environment or include any "green" aspect of the issue. Other volumes, including Ethics and Philosophy, which features biographies of important individuals in the movement, provide a more logical collection of entries. The lack of a cumulative index to the series is a problem as volume titles are sometimes ambiguous. A few black-and-white images are included, but the volumes mostly contain dense pages of text. The series is written for an academic audience, but it may be accessible to some high school students working at an advanced level.-Lindsay Cesari, Baldwinsville School District, NY (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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