Ecological psychology
Subtitle: creating a more earth-friendly human nature
By: George S. Howard.
Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Notre Dame, Ind
Language: eng
Number of pages: 163
Subjects: Human ecology -- Psychological aspects.; Human ecology -- Philosophy.; Nature -- Psychological aspects.; Philosophy of nature.; Overpopulation.; Consumption (Economics); Human behavior.
Description: Our world now faces several ecological threats (e.g., global warming, ozone depletion, acid rain, deforestation, soil poisoning, water pollution, desertification) that could make life in the twenty-first century nightmarish. All of these threats are human produced. Thus, alterations in humans' thoughts, actions, and lifestyles must be important parts of the problems' solutions. The twin engines of ecological destruction are human overpopulation and overconsumption (i.e., unsustainable lifestyles).

Both of these aspects of human nature are malleable to social/political and psychological interventions. Psychologists should become involved in dealing with impending ecological threats, since ecological degradation will be one of the leading causes of human pain and suffering in the next century.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 157-161).