The Environmentalist's Dilemma
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- Identifier
- JML.MS1133-0399
- Barcode
- JML.MS1133-0399
- Title
- The Environmentalist's Dilemma
- Description
- Text of a lecture delivered to the Sphex Club in Lynchburg. Julius A. Sigler's paper, "The Environmentalist's Dilemma," delves into the complexities of advocating for environmental conservation while grappling with the inherent challenges of articulating a compelling rationale for such advocacy. Sigler recounts his personal journey towards understanding environmental issues and developing an "environmental ethic" to guide decision-making. Through historical perspectives on environmental thought, personal anecdotes, and discussions on specific environmental challenges like Chesapeake Bay's deterioration, Sigler illustrates the nuanced debate between conservation and preservation. He emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to environmental management that recognizes the interconnectedness of human and natural systems, advocating for policies that balance economic, ethical, and ecological considerations.
- Date
- 3 February 2000
- Creator
- Sigler, Julius A.
- Location
- Lynchburg, Virginia
- Digital Format
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Repository
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights Holder
- Sigler, Julius A.
- George M. Jones Library Association
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