Political Science 2137 Lecture Notes - Our Common Future, Green Politics, Anthropocentrism
19 Mar 2014
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Modern ecological crisis begins in latter half of 20th century. Coincides with the birth of modern environmental movement. Criticizes environmental side effects of economic growth. With rise of european powers, expansion of powers, with rapid industrialization get heightened to degrees that we have never experienced before. Rapid rise in modern economies in 20th century = we see subsequent environmental effects. Increased in size and scope since first emergence. Environmental responded to new character of modern ecological crisis has peculiar modern characteristics. We have side effects in tandem with spread of technological proficiency and tools. We have to keep in mind: environmental movement is a social movement. Negative environmental effects are product of our society are dependent on the notion of economic growth. Some say it"s more of a predicament rather than a crisis. Reflects unintentional byproducts of our day and age. Our whole way of life in consumption so hard to control, isolate, and respond to.
