Jumping from the Ivory Tower: Weaving Environmental Leadership and Sustainable Communities

by Rosemarie Russo

Overview

Jumping from the Ivory Tower demonstrates the positive results that occur when colleges work with communities to develop students with a sense of place. The book examines the role of colleges and communities in addressing today's environmental problems, including climate change and biodiversity loss, and shows how service learning changes both minds and behavior. Russo's work is based on two case studies of creating sustainable communities in Colorado and New Jersey.

The book also examines the politics of environmental science through a careful consideration of traditional ecological knowledge, environmental justice, and eco-exclusions on a local and global level. It suggests methods to inspire leaders and assist communities in addressing environmental justice issues. Lastly, the book suggests ways to increase the number of women and minorities in the science field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761849803
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	12/08/2009
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	90
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Rosemarie Russo is the sustainability coordinator for the City of Fort Collins. She also teaches at the University of Colorado, Colorado State University, and Thomas Edison State College. Dr. Russo was previously an environmental chair and dean for over a decade. She has worked as an environmental law consultant on Superfund sites and has taught abroad in Central America.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Preface
Chapter 2 Acknowledgments
Chapter 3 Introduction
Chapter 4 Chapter One: Environmental Consciousness
Chapter 5 Chapter Two: Environmental Education Enhancement
Chapter 6 Chapter Three: Unheard Voices: Politics of Science
Chapter 7 Chapter Four: Western State College and Rutgers University Case Study
Chapter 8 Chapter Five: The Nature of Race
Chapter 9 Chapter Six: Gown to Town Connection
Chapter 10 Appendices
Chapter 11 Author Biography

What People are Saying About This

Ira Harkavy

In Jumping from the Ivory Tower, Dr. Rosemarie Russo persuasively argues that integrating environmental education, service learning, and a placed-based focus provides an effective approach for solving pressing environmental problems and advancing the civic development of students. Russo's book is well worth reading. It could not be timelier.

Editorial Reviews

In Jumping from the Ivory Tower, Dr. Rosemarie Russo persuasively argues that integrating environmental education, service learning, and a placed-based focus provides an effective approach for solving pressing environmental problems and advancing the civic development of students. Russo's book is well worth reading. It could not be timelier.

Ira Harkavy