Title: Christianity, climate change, and sustainable living /
Authors: Spencer, Nick, 1973-; White, Robert
Publisher: SPCK,
Year: 2007
Subjects: Nature Religious aspects Christianity; Environmental protection Religious aspects Christianity; Sustainable development Religious aspects Christianity; Sociology, Medical
Abstract: "This book represents the first serious Christian engagement with the emerging issue of sustainable consumption and production. Spencer and White analyse the scientific, sociological, economic and theological thinking that makes a Christian response to these trends both imperative and distinctive. Their practical conclusions explore what can be done at the personal, community, national and international levels to make sustainable living a reality. Firmly rooted in the good news of the Christian faith, this is, above all, a constructive and hopeful book that offers a realistic vision of a better future." --Book Jacket.
Contents: Foreword / by Sir John Houghton -- Preface to the North American edition -- Preface -- Introduction -- The nature of the problem -- Global warming, local causes -- Sustainability and well-being -- The biblical perspective -- The biblical vision of care for the environment -- The biblical vision of sustainable living -- The biblical practice of sustainable living -- The Christian response -- A vision of sustainable living today -- The practice of sustainable living today -- A new creation.