Question 1

As discussed in Society and the Environment, pragmatic environmentalism:

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A)  Offers an alternative to social structuralism (an approach giving priority to structures). 
B)  Offers an alternative to methodological individualism (an approach giving priority to individuals). 
C)  Emphasizes the importance of people talking and working together. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Offers an alternative to social structuralism (an approach giving priority to structures). 
B)  Offers an alternative to methodological individualism (an approach giving priority to individuals). 
C)  Emphasizes the importance of people talking and working together. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 2

What is the connection between social norms and environmental behavior? Reference the text in your explanation.

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The connection between social norms and

Question 3

Which Fast Fact would you use to talk to and educate others about economic growth and current patterns of inequality? Why and what would you say?

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One fast fact that I would use to talk t

Question 4

Describe the New Environmental Paradigm.

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Answer should include the following: Shi

Question 5

Since these people "of the forest" have lived for centuries in the forest, they do not even have a word for "wilderness". They exist within and are tied / identify themselves with the natural world.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

To revisit a question first posed at the end of Chapter 2: Why do some continue to deny the existence of anthropogenic climate change? What are your thoughts on some of the explanations given above to this question?

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There are a variety of reasons why some

Question 7

Which of the following terms refer to the tensions that emerge when expectations from holding multiple roles clash?

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A)  Role strain. 
B)  Master status. 
C)  Master roles. 
D)  Counter strain. 
A)  Role strain. 
B)  Master status. 
C)  Master roles. 
D)  Counter strain.

Question 8

Pragmatic environmentalism:

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A)  Is positioned between a macro-political-economic framework where all behaviors are seen as constrained and pre-determined by larger forces. 
B)  Apolitical environmentalism that focuses on individual behaviors. 
C)  Gives power to the individual and the processes of constructing and reconstructing our values, beliefs and norms (and material relationships) to protect the environmental and human communities. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Is positioned between a macro-political-economic framework where all behaviors are seen as constrained and pre-determined by larger forces. 
B)  Apolitical environmentalism that focuses on individual behaviors. 
C)  Gives power to the individual and the processes of constructing and reconstructing our values, beliefs and norms (and material relationships) to protect the environmental and human communities. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 9

Define collaborative consumption.

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Answer should include the following: Sol

Question 10

This is a short-term (often by the hour) car rental model where the cars are scattered throughout a community to improve access rather than all being centrally housed at one location.

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A)  Carrotmob. 
B)  Community collaboration. 
C)  Car sharing. 
D)  Car-hop. 
A)  Carrotmob. 
B)  Community collaboration. 
C)  Car sharing. 
D)  Car-hop.

Question 11

In what ways do some of your own pro-environmental attitudes not match up with certain behaviors? Why do you think this "gap" exists?

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One way in which my pro-environmental at

Question 12

Karl Marx is associated with the term postmaterials.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What are the contrasting worldviews between western philosophy, Ecofeminism and Mennonite traditions? How might this help explain our connected (or disconnectedness) to the natural world?

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Western philosophy, Ecofeminism, and Men

Question 14

Explain and discuss some of the forms of "collaborative consumption" that are presented in the text.

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Collaborative consumption, also known as

Question 15

How is democracy related to environmentalism? Discuss and explain with reference to the text.

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Democracy and environmentalism are close

Question 16

Ecofeminism is an alternate worldview from the dominant ideology.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What does Carolan mean by a countermovement and is the term used in the context of the discussion on climate change? Discuss and reference the text.

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In the context of climate change, Carola

Question 18

What term best describes a private individual renting an underused item of theirs to another individual?

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A)  Carrotmob. 
B)  Community collaboration. 
C)  Car sharing. 
D)  Peer-to-peer renting. 
A)  Carrotmob. 
B)  Community collaboration. 
C)  Car sharing. 
D)  Peer-to-peer renting.

Question 19

What are your thoughts on Kevin Kelly's (founder of Wired magazine) argument that "access is better than ownership?"

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Kevin Kelly's argument that "access is b

Question 20

According to Carolan, any positive change must ultimately start with us. What does Carolan mean by that in the context of Chapter 13?

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In the context of Chapter 13, Carolan me

As discussed in Society and the Environment, pragmatic environmentalism:

What is the connection between social norms and environmental behavior? Reference the text in your explanation.

Which Fast Fact would you use to talk to and educate others about economic growth and current patterns of inequality? Why and what would you say?

Describe the New Environmental Paradigm.

Since these people "of the forest" have lived for centuries in the forest, they do not even have a word for "wilderness". They exist within and are tied / identify themselves with the natural world.

To revisit a question first posed at the end of Chapter 2: Why do some continue to deny the existence of anthropogenic climate change? What are your thoughts on some of the explanations given above to this question?

Which of the following terms refer to the tensions that emerge when expectations from holding multiple roles clash?

Pragmatic environmentalism:

Define collaborative consumption.

This is a short-term (often by the hour) car rental model where the cars are scattered throughout a community to improve access rather than all being centrally housed at one location.

In what ways do some of your own pro-environmental attitudes not match up with certain behaviors? Why do you think this "gap" exists?

Karl Marx is associated with the term postmaterials.

What are the contrasting worldviews between western philosophy, Ecofeminism and Mennonite traditions? How might this help explain our connected (or disconnectedness) to the natural world?

Explain and discuss some of the forms of "collaborative consumption" that are presented in the text.

How is democracy related to environmentalism? Discuss and explain with reference to the text.

Ecofeminism is an alternate worldview from the dominant ideology.

What does Carolan mean by a countermovement and is the term used in the context of the discussion on climate change? Discuss and reference the text.

What term best describes a private individual renting an underused item of theirs to another individual?

What are your thoughts on Kevin Kelly's (founder of Wired magazine) argument that "access is better than ownership?"

According to Carolan, any positive change must ultimately start with us. What does Carolan mean by that in the context of Chapter 13?

Introduction: Individuals, Societies, and Pragmatic Environmentalism

Greenhouse Gases: Warmer Isnt Better

Waste: Our Sinks Are Almost Sunk

Biodiversity: Society Wouldnt Exist Without It

Water: Theres No Substitute Part II: At the Intersection of Ecology and Society

Population: a Problem of Quantity or Quality

Transportation: Beyond Air Pollution

Food: From Farm to Fork

Energy Production: Our Sun-Ny Prospects Part III: Organizing a Sustainable Society

Political Economy: Making Markets Fair and Sustainable

Governance: Biases and Blind Spots

Inequality and Growth: Prosperity for All Part IV: Shifting the Focus to Results

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Exam 13: From Our Beliefs to Our Behaviors: Pragmatic Environmentalism in Action

As discussed in Society and the Environment, pragmatic environmentalism:

What is the connection between social norms and environmental behavior? Reference the text in your explanation.

Which Fast Fact would you use to talk to and educate others about economic growth and current patterns of inequality? Why and what would you say?

Describe the New Environmental Paradigm.

Since these people "of the forest" have lived for centuries in the forest, they do not even have a word for "wilderness". They exist within and are tied / identify themselves with the natural world.

To revisit a question first posed at the end of Chapter 2: Why do some continue to deny the existence of anthropogenic climate change? What are your thoughts on some of the explanations given above to this question?

Which of the following terms refer to the tensions that emerge when expectations from holding multiple roles clash?

Pragmatic environmentalism:

Define collaborative consumption.

This is a short-term (often by the hour) car rental model where the cars are scattered throughout a community to improve access rather than all being centrally housed at one location.

In what ways do some of your own pro-environmental attitudes not match up with certain behaviors? Why do you think this "gap" exists?

Karl Marx is associated with the term postmaterials.

What are the contrasting worldviews between western philosophy, Ecofeminism and Mennonite traditions? How might this help explain our connected (or disconnectedness) to the natural world?

Explain and discuss some of the forms of "collaborative consumption" that are presented in the text.

How is democracy related to environmentalism? Discuss and explain with reference to the text.

Ecofeminism is an alternate worldview from the dominant ideology.

What does Carolan mean by a countermovement and is the term used in the context of the discussion on climate change? Discuss and reference the text.

What term best describes a private individual renting an underused item of theirs to another individual?

What are your thoughts on Kevin Kelly's (founder of Wired magazine) argument that "access is better than ownership?"

According to Carolan, any positive change must ultimately start with us. What does Carolan mean by that in the context of Chapter 13?

Introduction: Individuals, Societies, and Pragmatic Environmentalism

Greenhouse Gases: Warmer Isnt Better

Waste: Our Sinks Are Almost Sunk

Biodiversity: Society Wouldnt Exist Without It

Water: Theres No Substitute Part II: At the Intersection of Ecology and Society

Population: a Problem of Quantity or Quality

Transportation: Beyond Air Pollution

Food: From Farm to Fork

Energy Production: Our Sun-Ny Prospects Part III: Organizing a Sustainable Society

Political Economy: Making Markets Fair and Sustainable

Governance: Biases and Blind Spots

Inequality and Growth: Prosperity for All Part IV: Shifting the Focus to Results

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