Extreme Sustainability Rhetoric and Sustainable Development

This book explores the nature,causes,and consequences of extreme pro- and anti-sustainability rhetoric,classifying expressions into a 'sustainability spectrum' and providing a foundation for a more informed dialogue between opposing views.

Format: Hardback
Length: 242 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book delves into the intricate nature, underlying causes, and far-reaching consequences of extreme pro- and anti-sustainability rhetoric, shedding light on the mechanisms through which the expressions of radical views on sustainability-related themes can impede the actual achievement of sustainable development.

Following a comprehensive introduction that provides insights into sustainability rhetoric, dialogue, and the influence of ideologies on shaping environmental beliefs, Fracarolli Nunes and Lee Park examine the positions and statements expressed or made by individuals, companies, governments, and NGOs over the past several decades. The outcomes of these critical examinations lead to the classification of expressions into distinct categories of sustainability rhetoric, thereby establishing a framework for the development of a "sustainability spectrum." This spectrum serves as a metric for measuring the level of radicalization of sustainability positions, ranging from apocalyptic views to ultimate denial.

By combining historical perspectives, theoretical frameworks, and conceptual developments, this book offers a solid foundation for a more informed and fruitful dialogue between individuals with radically opposing viewpoints on sustainability issues. This volume will be of immense interest to students, scholars, and practitioners engaged in research and practical work in the fields of environmental communication and media, environmental politics, and sustainable development.

Weight: 630g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367644789