The Intrinsic Greening

When Ecocentrism Modulates Conservation and Development
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-35784-1
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 230 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

This book explores the critical role of ecocentric ethics in environmental conservation and restoration. It argues that adopting ecocentric principles in policies and practices is essential for achieving lasting and widespread conservation. Inspired by Aldo Leopold’s land ethics, the book emphasizes respect and reverence for Nature as vital for fostering an “ecological conscience.”

The book revisits the pioneering contributions of Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose, the “father of plant neurobiology,” whose revolutionary findings on plant sensory responses and proto-consciousness were ahead of their time. It challenges the dichotomy of ‘global versus local’ by advocating for a synthesis of these concepts, while rejecting the ‘othering’ of nonhuman Nature. The book also calls for integrating ecocentric principles into environmental education and restoration projects, offering fresh perspectives on conservation ethics. Supported by a wealth of case studies, it provides practical insights into the application of ecocentric principles, making complex ideas accessible to a broad audience.

This book shall be useful to the departments of environmental studies, conservation biology, ethics, and education. It would also be an essential resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, educators, and nature lovers. By addressing western environmental ethics, Aldo Leopold’s contributions, and globalization, supported by case studies from diverse regions, it appeals to a global audience invested in the ethical dimensions of environmental conservation.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Gupta, Abhik

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Angewandte Ethik & Soziale Verantwortung Umweltethik, Umweltphilosophie
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik Umwelt- und Gesundheitspolitik
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltschutz, Umwelterhaltung
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Umwelt-, Konsum- und Werbepsychologie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften, Biologie: Sachbuch, Naturführer
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltpolitik, Umweltprotokoll

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. The ‘What, How, and Why’ of Protection and Conservation of Nature  2. Respect as a Core Value in Conservation  3. The Ecocentric World of Aldo Leopold  4. Recognition of the Lowly: The Legacy of Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose  5. Advocacy for Ecocentrism  6. From ‘Global vs Local’ to ‘Global in Local’ and ‘Local in Global’  7. Ecocentrism, Otherness, and Biospheric Cosmopolitanism  8. Ecocentric Environmental Education and Ecosystem Restoration Epilogue

Über Autor(innen)

Abhik Gupta is a former professor of Ecology and Environmental Science and Pro Vice-Chancellor of Assam University, Silchar, India. He has an experience of over 35 years of teaching biology and environmental science in both undergraduate and post-graduate courses and has mentored over 30 doctoral theses. Prof. Gupta’s research interests include environmental pollution, biodiversity, environmental policy, and ethics, in which he has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. His recent books include: Heavy Metal and Metalloid Contamination of Surface and Underground Water: Environmental, Policy, and Ethical Issues (CRC Press), 2021; Environmental Issues and Challenges (Routledge), 2024 – co-authored with Susmita Gupta; and Many Layers of Ecocentrism: Revering Life, Revering the Earth (Routledge), 2024.