How Long to Read Democratic Dilemmas in the Age of Ecology

How Long Does it Take to Read Democratic Dilemmas in the Age of Ecology?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 6 minutes to read Democratic Dilemmas in the Age of Ecology by Daniel Press

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Environmental problems present democratic dilemmas. The problems are so large and so often pit localities and interest groups against each other that they challenge basic democratic institutions, particularly the ideal of citizen participation in society's choices. In this book, Daniel Press examines the conflict between environmental political thought and democratic theory and asks whether successful environmental protection is beyond the capabilities of democratic decisionmaking. Press introduces the primary debate in this confrontation as a choice between political centralization and decentralization. Do citizens faced with environmental crises tend to look first to a centralized leadership for solutions or do they tend to respond at a more local and grassroots level? What is the role of technical expertise in this process and how does it effect public participation in these matters? Do confrontations over environmental issues increase support for a more fully democratic decisionmaking process? Representing social, political, and economic challenges to democracy, these and other questions are then investigated empirically through analyses of case studies. Focusing on two recent controversies in the western United States, ancient-forest logging in Oregon and California and hazardous waste management in California, and drawing on in-depth interviews with individuals involved, Press clarifies the relationship between environmentalism and democracy and explores the characteristics of "new" democratic forms of environmental policymaking. Revealing a need for a more decentralized process and increased individual and collective action in response to environmental crises, Democratic Dilemmas in the Age of Ecology will be of interest to a wide range of audiences, from scholars concerned with applications of democratic theory, to activists and policymakers seeking to change or implement environmental policy.

How long is Democratic Dilemmas in the Age of Ecology?

Democratic Dilemmas in the Age of Ecology by Daniel Press is 184 pages long, and a total of 46,736 words.

This makes it 62% the length of the average book. It also has 57% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Democratic Dilemmas in the Age of Ecology Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 15 minutes to read Democratic Dilemmas in the Age of Ecology aloud.

What Reading Level is Democratic Dilemmas in the Age of Ecology?

Democratic Dilemmas in the Age of Ecology is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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