Christian Environmentalism and Human Responsibility in the 21st Century: Questions of Stewardship and Accountability

Christian Environmentalism and Human Responsibility in the 21st Century explores the implications of Christian environmentalism through literary and cultural criticism and creative reflection, with a particular emphasis on human responsibility. It crosses boundaries between traditional scholarly and creative reflection and addresses the urgent intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual needs of the present day.

Format: Hardback
Length: 238 pages
Publication date: 16 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Christian Environmentalism and Human Responsibility in the 21st Century is a comprehensive collection of original scholarly essays and creative works that delve into the profound implications of Christian environmentalism. Through literary and cultural criticism and creative reflection, the volume explores the multifaceted nature of this movement, incorporating both practical ethics and environmental spirituality. With a particular focus on human responsibility, the book addresses this concept in its dual sense, recognizing both the acknowledged cause of environmental destruction and the ethical imperative of accountability to the nonhuman environment.

The book traverses boundaries between traditional scholarly and creative reflection, covering a wide range of topics that span across continents and artistic disciplines. African oral tradition, the works of Ohio artists who live off the grid, the self-metaphors of immigrants as they navigate land and sea, iconic writers from Milton to OConnor to Atwood, and Indigenous Canadian models for listening to the nonhuman Mother of us all are just a few of the subjects explored in this volume. By incorporating academic and creative pieces from scholars and creative artists across North America, the book demonstrates how environmental work of this nature and necessity transcends traditional academic and community boundaries.

In both form and orientation, this collection addresses the most pressing intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual needs of our time. It appeals to scholars, researchers, and upper-level students interested in the intersection of religion and environment, ethics, animal welfare, poetry, memoir, and post-secularism. The book offers valuable insights and perspectives that will enrich the understanding and engagement of readers with these critical issues.

Weight: 630g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032430904