Metaphors for Environmental Sustainability Redefining Our Relationship with Nature
Scientists turn to metaphors to formulate and explain scientific concepts, but an ill-considered metaphor can lead to social misunderstandings and counterproductive policies, Brendon Larson observes in this stimulating book. He explores how metaphors can entangle scientific facts with social values...
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| Abstract | Scientists turn to metaphors to formulate and explain scientific concepts, but an ill-considered metaphor can lead to social misunderstandings and counterproductive policies, Brendon Larson observes in this stimulating book. He explores how metaphors can entangle scientific facts with social values and warns that, particularly in the environmental realm, incautious metaphors can reinforce prevailing values that are inconsistent with desirable sustainability outcomes.
Metaphors for Environmental Sustainabilitydraws on four case studies-two from nineteenth-century evolutionary science, and two from contemporary biodiversity science-to reveal how metaphors may shape the possibility of 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. |
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| AbstractList | Scientists turn to metaphors to formulate and explain scientific concepts, but an ill-considered metaphor can lead to social misunderstandings and counterproductive policies, Brendon Larson observes in this book. Scientists turn to metaphors to formulate and explain scientific concepts, but an ill-considered metaphor can lead to social misunderstandings and counterproductive policies, Brendon Larson observes in this stimulating book. He explores how metaphors can entangle scientific facts with social values and warns that, particularly in the environmental realm, incautious metaphors can reinforce prevailing values that are inconsistent with desirable sustainability outcomes. Metaphors for Environmental Sustainabilitydraws on four case studies-two from nineteenth-century evolutionary science, and two from contemporary biodiversity science-to reveal how metaphors may shape the possibility of 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. No detailed description available for "Metaphors for Environmental Sustainability". Scientists turn to metaphors to formulate and explain scientific concepts, but an ill-considered metaphor can lead to social misunderstandings and counterproductive policies, Brendon Larson observes in this stimulating book. He explores how metaphors can entangle scientific facts with social values and warns that, particularly in the environmental realm, incautious metaphors can reinforce prevailing values that are inconsistent with desirable sustainability outcomes. Metaphors for Environmental Sustainability draws on four case studies - two from nineteenth-century evolutionary science, and two from contemporary biodiversity science - to reveal how metaphors may shape the possibility of 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. Summary reprinted by permission of Yale University Press |
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| SubjectTerms | 19th century Biodiversity Communication in the environmental sciences Effect of human beings on Environmental protection Environmental Science Evolution Metaphor Nature Nature -- Effect of human beings on SCIENCE SCIENCE / Environmental Science (see also Chemistry / Environmental) Sustainability |
| Subtitle | Redefining Our Relationship with Nature |
| TableOfContents | Front Matter
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
I: Metaphor and Sustainability
II: Progress:
III: Competitive Facts and Capitalist Values
IV: Engaging the Metaphoric Web
V: When Scientists Promote:
VI: Advocating with Fear:
VII: Seeking Sustainable Metaphors
VIII: Wisdom and Metaphor
Notes
Bibliography
Index Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- ONE: Metaphor and Sustainability -- TWO: Progress: A Web of Science and Society -- THREE: Competitive Facts and Capitalist Values -- FOUR: Engaging the Metaphoric Web -- FIVE: When Scientists Promote: DNA Barcoding and Consumerism -- SIX: Advocating with Fear: At War against Invasive Species -- SEVEN: Seeking Sustainable Metaphors -- EIGHT: Wisdom and Metaphor -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y Acknowledgments -- VIII. Wisdom and Metaphor -- Contents -- Preface -- V. When Scientists Promote -- I. Metaphor and Sustainability -- Index IV. Engaging the Metaphoric Web -- VI. Advocating with Fear -- II. Progress A Web of Science and Society -- Frontmatter -- VII. Seeking Sustainable Metaphors -- Notes -- Bibliography -- III. Competitive Facts and Capitalist Values -- |
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