Ecological Literacy by David W Orr
The most important discoveries of the 20th century exist not in the realm of science, medicine, or technology, but rather in the dawning awareness of the earth's limits and how those limits will affect human evolution. Humanity has reached a crossroad where various ecological catastrophes meet what some call sustainable development. While a great deal of attention has been given to what governments, corporations, utilities, international agencies, and private citizens can do to help in the transition to sustainability, little thought has been given to what schools, colleges, and universities can do. Ecological Literacy asks how the discovery of finiteness affects the content and substance of education. Given the limits of the earth, what should people know and how should they learn it?
Orr, David W.: - David Orr is the Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies at Oberlin College and a James Marsh Professor-at-Large at the University of Vermont. He is best known for his pioneering work on environmental literacy in higher education and his recent work in ecological design. He spearheaded the effort to fund, design, and build a $7.2 million Environmental Studies Center at Oberlin College, a building described by the New York Times as the most remarkable of a new generation of college buildings and selected as one of 30 milestone buildings in the 20th century by the U.S. Department of Energy. Orr is recipient of numerous awards and was described by the Cleveland Plain Dealer as one of those who will shape our lives.
Dr. Orr received a BA degree from Westminster College, an MA degree from Michigan State University, and a PhD degree from the International Relations University of Pennsylvania. He is the author of numerous books and articles.
Dr. Orr received a BA degree from Westminster College, an MA degree from Michigan State University, and a PhD degree from the International Relations University of Pennsylvania. He is the author of numerous books and articles.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780791408742 |
| ISBN 10 | 0791408744 |
| Title | Ecological Literacy |
| Author | David W Orr |
| Series | Suny Series In Constructive Postmodern Thought |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | State University of New York Press |
| Year published | 1991-11-08 |
| Number of pages | 232 |
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