The Greening Of Conservative America

by John Bliese

Overview

Is 'conservative environmentalism' an oxymoron? Is more environmental regulation good for business? The Greening of Conservative America contends that the adherents to any well-considered conservative political philosophy should, on first principles, support pro-conservation, pro-environment policies. Furthermore, and pragmatically, Bliese demonstrates with repeated examples how environmental protection policies actually benefit business by stimulating greater efficiency and innovation and by spurring the creation of green products and services for new markets around the globe. These ideas are applied in chapters on specific environmental issues, including pollution, global warming, biodiversity, public-land management, and sustainability. The book concludes with criticisms of 'free-market environmentalism' and calls conservatives back to their root principles on matters of the environment. Concerned citizens of any political persuasion will find much in this book to inform their views on public debates over environmental issues and policies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367096724
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/13/2019
Series:	Why Political Conservatives Should Be Leading the Environmen
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

John R. E. Bliese is associate professor of communication studies at Texas Tech University.

Table of Contents

Preface Introduction * Misconceptions About Environmentalism and Conservatism * The Environment Versus the Economy Myth * Nine Conservative Principles * Pollution * Public Lands * Global Warming: The Problem * Global Warming: Conservative Solutions * Saving Species: Doing Noahs Job Today * Sustainability * Free Market Environmentalism: Environmentalism for Conservatives? * Concluding Thoughts Notes Index

What People are Saying About This

Ken Kramer

Provides a compelling case that conservative political thought supports the conservation of Earth and its natural resources. (Ken Kramer, Director, Lone Star Chapter, Sierra Club)

Martha Marks

Everybody in the White House, Congress and the state legislatures should read this book! (Martha Marks President, REP America)

William D. Ruckelshaus

John Bliese is right in pointing out there is nothing incompatible between conservatism and support for environmental protection. (William D. Ruckelshaus, former Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)

Editorial Reviews

A bold challenge to the conventional wisdom identifying environmentalists as political liberals....gives new life to the debate over means.

Booklist

Bliese makes an excellent case for preserving our environment based on economic and conservative values and from religious perspectives.

Choice

An interesting overview of the often-neglected conservative policies.

National Journal

Bliese's pioneering work will help conservatives reclaim their movement from the ideologues who have stolen it.

Sierra

Noting that polls show that Republican voters oppose their party on environmental issues, favoring stronger environmental laws, Bliese (communications studies, Texas Tech U.) argues that conservation and environmentalism are and should be conservative values. He outlines principles of conservative political values and suggests that they support protecting the environment. He outlines conservative policies that have a salutary effect on the environment, suggesting they often work better than policies initiated by liberals. Finally he criticizes the current anti-environmental stance of the Republican party, as well as "free-market environmentalism." Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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