Resolving environmental conflict : towards sustainable community development

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Resolving environmental conflict : towards sustainable community development / Chris Maser.

Summary:

"Protecting our natural resources is no longer a good idea. It is the most important challenge facing all of civilization. Community polarization and a rising rate of litigation often result in dissatisfaction and the creation of enemy camps. And the environment, which is already degraded, usually suffers the most." "Conflict resolution is key to dealing with these challenges. Chris Maser presents a forceful explanation of how the transformative approach toward facilitation can be accomplished. Resolving Environmental Conflict clearly shows participants how to empower themselves, define the issues at hand, and settle the situation on their own terms and time schedule. All this can be accomplished when the participants understand one another's positions and perspectives. Solutions are attainable, as long as those involved share a truly sustainable vision of the community toward which to build."--Jacket.

Record details

ISBN: 1574440071
ISBN: 9781574440072
Physical Description: xxiii, 200 pages ; 23 cm
Publisher: Delray Beach, FL : St. Lucie Press, ©1996.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:: Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-200).
Formatted Contents Note:: pt. I. Resolving Destructive Environmental Conflict -- 1. Approaches to Facilitation -- 2. Conflict Is a Choice -- 3. Environmental Principles: The Need to Know and the Fear of Knowing -- 4. Human Equation -- 5. Communication: The Interpersonal Element -- 6. Process Is the Decision -- 7. Conflict Is a Learning Partnership -- 8. Practicing Transformative Facilitation -- 9. Resolution: Destructive Conflict Brought to a Shared Vision -- pt. II. Beyond Destructive Conflict: Social/Environmental Sustainability -- 10. Sustainable Development -- 11. Local Community Development -- 12. Modifying Our Belief Systems Regarding Change.