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Author:

Clayton, Susan D., 1960-

Title:

Conservation psychology : understanding and promoting human care for nature / Susan Clayton and Gene Myers.

Publisher:

Wiley-BlackwellLtd.,

Copyright Date:

2009

Description:

vii, 253 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Subject:

Nature--Psychological aspects.
Environmental psychology.
Human behavior.
Conservation of Natural Resources.
Psychology, Social.
Social Responsibility.

Other Authors:

Myers, Gene (O. Gene)

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [213]-245) and index.

Contents:

Introducing the field of conservation psychology -- Part I: Thinking about nature -- Attitudes, values, and perceptions -- Moral psychology and the environment -- Environment and identity -- Theoretical foundations for the human response to nature -- Part II: Interactions with nature -- Domestic nature : cohabiting with plants and animals -- Managed nature : zoos, aquariums, and public parks -- Wild nature : encounters with wilderness -- Part III: Promoting conservation -- Promoting sustainable behavior -- Community psychology and international biodiversity conservation -- Environmental education -- The psychology of hope.

ISBN:

1405176784 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9781405176781 (pbk. : alk. paper)
140519409X (hardcover : alk. paper)
9781405194099 (hardcover : alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)269455258

LCCN:

2008042544

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)