The Practices of Global Ethics: Historical Backgrounds, Current Issues, and Futu

Description: The Practices of Global Ethics by Frederick Bird, Sumner B. Twiss, Clark A. Miller, Bruce Grelle, Kusumita Pedersen The Practices of Global Ethics looks at statements of global ethical principles including The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Earth Charter and the Rio Documents and positions them as the outcomes and expression of ongoing practices. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Practices of Global Ethics takes a unique look at global ethics: not as mere written statements but as a set of practices undertaken by thousands of organisations and hundreds of thousands of people to shape the normative trajectory of human affairs. It looks at statements of global ethical principles including The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Earth Charter and the Rio Documents and positions them as the outcomes and expression of ongoing practices. Offering innovative, critical and thoughtful analyses of ethical practices since World War II, the book examines efforts to promote human rights; foster ecological responsibility; end genocide; reduce global poverty; encourage responsible and sustainable international business practices; cultivate understanding and collaboration amongst the worlds religions among other worldwide endeavours. Back Cover The culmination of extensive thought, teaching experience and primary research, this perfectly structured work of immense ambition is almost a ready-made course in global ethics.Liam Gearson, Harris Manchester College, University of OxfordExamines diverse expressions of global ethics as social practices developed in response to global crisesThe Practices of Global Ethics is written for those who seek to understand and make a difference with respect to global ethical issues. This book uniquely looks at global ethics, not as mere written statements but as a set of practices undertaken by thousands of organisations and hundreds of thousands of people to shape the normative trajectory of human affairs. Offering innovative critical analyses, this book examines, among other worldwide endeavours, efforts to end genocide; foster ecological responsibility; reduce global poverty; encourage responsible and sustainable international business practices; and cultivate understanding and collaboration among the worlds religions. Key Features* Focuses on a broad range of global issues since World War II including the protection of human rights, environmental concerns and armed conflict* Provides a unique and critical assessment of a number of visionary global ethical declarations, including The Earth Charter, the Parliament of the Worlds Religions Toward a Global Ethic, and UNESCOs Declaration of Human Duties and Responsibilities* Structured thematically for ease of useFrederick Bird is Adjunct Professor of Political Science at the University of Waterloo and Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Concordia University, where he held a research chair in comparative ethics. Sumner B. Twiss is Distinguished Professor of Human Rights, Ethics, and Religion at Florida State University and Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies at Brown University. Kusumita P. Pedersen is Professor Emerita of Religious Studies at St Francis College, a trustee of the Council for a Parliament of the Worlds Religions and Co-Chair of the Interfaith Center of New York. Clark A. Miller is Associate Director of the School for the Future of Innovation in Society and Chair of the PhD Program in Human and Social Dimensions of Science and Technology at Arizona State University. Bruce Grelle is Professor in the Department of Comparative Religion and Humanities and Director of the Religion and Public Education Project at California State University, Chico.Cover image: shutterstock.comCover design:[EUP logo] BN (cover): 978-1-4744-0705-2 ISBN (PPC): 978-1-4744-0704-5Barcode Flap The culmination of extensive thought, teaching experience and primary research, this perfectly structured work of immense ambition is almost a ready-made course in global ethics.Liam Gearson, Harris Manchester College, University of OxfordExamines diverse expressions of global ethics as social practices developed in response to global crisesThe Practices of Global Ethics is written for those who seek to understand and make a difference with respect to global ethical issues. This book uniquely looks at global ethics, not as mere written statements but as a set of practices undertaken by thousands of organisations and hundreds of thousands of people to shape the normative trajectory of human affairs. Offering innovative critical analyses, this book examines, among other worldwide endeavours, efforts to end genocide; foster ecological responsibility; reduce global poverty; encourage responsible and sustainable international business practices; and cultivate understanding and collaboration among the worlds religions.Key Features* Focuses on a broad range of global issues since World War II including the protection of human rights, environmental concerns and armed conflict* Provides a unique and critical assessment of a number of visionary global ethical declarations, including The Earth Charter, the Parliament of the Worlds Religions Toward a Global Ethic, and UNESCOs Declaration of Human Duties and Responsibilities* Structured thematically for ease of useFrederick Bird is Adjunct Professor of Political Science at the University of Waterloo and Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Concordia University, where he held a research chair in comparative ethics.Sumner B. Twiss is Distinguished Professor of Human Rights, Ethics, and Religion at Florida State University and Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies at Brown University.Kusumita P. Pedersen is Professor Emerita of Religious Studies at St Francis College, a trustee of the Council for a Parliament of the Worlds Religions and Co-Chair of the Interfaith Center of New York.Clark A. Miller is Associate Director of the School for the Future of Innovation in Society and Chair of the PhD Program in Human and Social Dimensions of Science and Technology at Arizona State University.Bruce Grelle is Professor in the Department of Comparative Religion and Humanities and Director of the Religion and Public Education Project at California State University, Chico.Cover image: shutterstock.comCover design:[EUP logo]BN (cover): 978-1-4744-0705-2 ISBN (PPC): 978-1-4744-0704-5Barcode Author Biography Frederick Bird is Adjunct Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Waterloo, Canada. Sumner B. Twiss is Distinguished Professor of Human Rights, Ethics and Religion at Florida State University. Kusumita P. Pedersen is Professor of Religious Studies at St Francis College. Clark A. Miller is Associate Professor in the School of Politics and Global Studies at Arizona State University. Bruce Grelle is Professor in the Department of Comparative Religion and Humanities and Director of the Religion and Public Education Project at California State University, Chico. Table of Contents Preface, List of Abbreviations; Introduction: The Practices of Global Ethics; PART I: Developing Common Grounds; 1. Human Rights and Globalization; 2. The Earth Charter; 3. Three Visionary Declarations; PART II: Addressing Global Ethical Issues; 4. Practicing Global Environmental Ethics; 5. Religion, Politics, and Genocide; 6. Elements of a Global Ethic with Respect to Armed Conflict; 7. The Practices of Global Ethics with Respect to Poverty; 8. The Globalization of Business Ethics; PART III: Religions, Religious Issues, and The Practices of Global Ethics; 9. The Interfaith Movement: Global and Local Dimensions; 10. The Ethics of Proselytizing and Religious Freedom; 11. Towards a Global Ethics for Education about Religions and Beliefs in Public Schools; Conclusion: The Practices of Global Ethics, History, and Hope; Bibliography, Index. Review The culmination of extensive thought, teaching experience and primary research, this perfectly structured work of immense ambition is almost a ready-made course in global ethics.--Liam Gearson, Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford Long Description The Practices of Global Ethics takes a unique look at global ethics: not as mere written statements but as a set of practices undertaken by thousands of organisations and hundreds of thousands of people to shape the normative trajectory of human affairs. It looks at statements of global ethical principles including The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Earth Charter and the Rio Documents and positions them as the outcomes and expression of ongoing practices. Offering innovative, critical and thoughtful analyses of ethical practices since World War II, the book examines efforts to promote human rights; foster ecological responsibility; end genocide; reduce global poverty; encourage responsible and sustainable international business practices; cultivate understanding and collaboration amongst the worlds religions among other worldwide endeavours. Review Quote The culmination of extensive thought, teaching experience and primary research, this perfectly structured work of immense ambition is almost a ready-made course in global ethics. Promotional "Headline" Examines diverse expressions of global ethics as social practices developed in response to global crises Description for Reader Examines diverse expressions of global ethics as social practices developed in response to global crises The Practices of Global Ethics takes a unique look at global ethics: not as mere written statements but as a set of practices undertaken by thousands of organisations and hundreds of thousands of people to shape the normative trajectory of human affairs. Looking at statements of global ethical principles including The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Earth Charter and the Rio Documents, this book positions them as the outcomes and expression of ongoing practices. Offering innovative, critical and thoughtful analyses of ethical practices since World War II, the book examines efforts to promote human rights; foster ecological responsibility; end genocide; reduce global poverty; encourage responsible and sustainable international business practices; cultivate understanding and collaboration amongst the worlds religions among other worldwide endeavours. Key Features Written for those who seek to understand and make a difference with respect to global ethical issues Provides a unique and critical assessment of three visionary global ethics declarations: the Parliament of the Worlds Religions Toward a Global Ethic; the Interaction Councils Universal Declaration of Human Responsibilities; and UNESCOs Declaration of Human Duties and Responsibilities Divided into three parts Part 1 analyses diverse expression of global ethics such as the Universal Declaration of Human rights and the Earth Charter Part 2 explores practices of global ethics with respect to environmental issues, genocide, armed conflict, global poverty and international businesses Part 3 looks at global ethics and religion Description for Sales People Looking back at statements of global ethical principles including The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Earth Charter and the Rio Documents, this book positions them as the outcomes and expression of ongoing practices. Offering innovative, critical and thoughtful analyses of ethical practices since World War II, the book examines, among other worldwide endeavours, efforts to promote human rights; foster ecological responsibility; end genocide; reduce global poverty; encourage responsible and sustainable international business practices; and cultivate understanding and collaboration amongst the worlds religions. Description for Teachers/Educators Applied Ethics; Global Ethics; Global Social Policy; Human Rights; Religion and Society Details ISBN1474407056 Publisher Edinburgh University Press Year 2016 ISBN-10 1474407056 ISBN-13 9781474407052 Format Paperback Author Kusumita Pedersen Short Title PRACTICES OF GLOBAL ETHICS Language English Media Book Imprint Edinburgh University Press Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1944 DEWEY 172.4 Subtitle Historical Backgrounds, Current Issues, and Future Prospects Pages 400 Publication Date 2016-02-28 UK Release Date 2016-02-28 NZ Release Date 2016-02-28 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 2016-05-30 Alternative 9781474407045 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133508384;

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