Publisher's Synopsis
World Religions and the Environment offers a succinct overview for six of the major world religions; Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Native American Religions, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Further, the title provides a survey of each religion's approach to the most important problem facing our world: climate change and environmental degradation. Thoughtful questions found in each Chapter encourage critical thinking and stimulate student engagement, and each Chapter provides suggestions for research and projects outside the classroom.