The Environment and Literature of Moral Dilemmas: From Adam to Michael K

This book explores the literature of environmental moral dilemmas from the Hebrew Bible to modern times, arguing the necessity of cross-disciplinary approaches to environmental studies. It highlights the issues raised by writers from the Industrial Revolution to the present, such as damage to the environment, economic conflicts of interest, water and air pollution, deforestation, and the environmental effects of war. It is a valuable resource for readers researching environmental studies, literary studies, religious studies, and international development.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 196 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Exploring the rich tapestry of environmental moral dilemmas from the Hebrew Bible to modern times, this groundbreaking book makes a compelling case for the necessity of cross-disciplinary approaches to environmental studies, a subject that impacts every aspect of our lives. Moral dilemmas have always played a central role in the literary genre of protest against the detrimental effects of industry, particularly in Romantic literature and 'Condition of England novels.' Writers from the time of the Industrial Revolution to the present, including renowned figures such as William Blake, Elizabeth Gaskell, Charles Dickens, Émile Zola, Henrik Ibsen, Anton Chekhov, T.S. Eliot, John Steinbeck, George Orwell, and J.M. Coetzee, have followed the Bible in perceiving environmental problems as moral issues stemming from human actions. The issues raised by these and other writers, encompassing the devastating damage to the environment, its profound impact on health and quality of life, particularly among the marginalized; the complex economic conflicts of interest; the pervasive water and air pollution, deforestation, and the environmental consequences of war; are as relevant today as they were in their respective eras. This book serves as a valuable resource for readers engaged in research on environmental studies, literary studies, religious studies, and international development, as well as for scientists and enthusiasts of the Arts. By tracing a brief literary history of the impact of human behavior on the environment, this volume offers insightful perspectives and valuable insights that will captivate readers and contribute to our collective understanding of the urgent environmental challenges we face.

Weight: 390g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367770907