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Title: Value basis for conservation policy

Abstract

This paper is a case study in attempting to apply a particular value (caring) to the domain of social policy, specifically resource conservation policy. The argument is that our consumer society erodes the social basis for the development by individuals of a sense of well-being and personal identity, and that a conservation ethic based on the concept of caring could provide a foundation in practical morality and public policy for a viable sense of well-being. Conservation, then, goes beyond eliminating wasteful consumption to encompass a public commitment that can further economic and social goals. 11 references.

Authors:
Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Simon Fraser Univ., Burnaby, British Columbia
OSTI Identifier:
6804989
Resource Type:
Journal Article
Journal Name:
Policy Stud. J.; (United States)
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 9:4
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY AND ECONOMY; RESOURCE CONSERVATION; ETHICS; SOCIAL IMPACT; VALUES; 291000* - Energy Planning & Policy- Conservation; 530100 - Environmental-Social Aspects of Energy Technologies- Social & Economic Studies- (-1989)

Citation Formats

Leiss, W. Value basis for conservation policy. United States: N. p., 1981. Web.
Leiss, W. Value basis for conservation policy. United States.
Leiss, W. 1981. "Value basis for conservation policy". United States.
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year = {Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1981},
month = {Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1981}
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