Moral ground: ethical action for a planet in peril
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San Antonio, Tex. : Trinity University Press, c2010.
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Book
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xxiv, 478 pages : ill. ; 24 cm
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"An anthology bringing together the testimony of over eighty theologians, religious leaders, scientists, elected officials, business leaders, naturalists, activists, and writers to present a diverse and compelling call to honor humans' moral responsibility to the planet in the face of environmental degradation, species extinction, and global climate change"--Provided by publisher
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English
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9781595340665 (hardcover : alk. paper), 1595340661 (hardcover : alk. paper)
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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"An anthology bringing together the testimony of over eighty theologians, religious leaders, scientists, elected officials, business leaders, naturalists, activists, and writers to present a diverse and compelling call to honor humans' moral responsibility to the planet in the face of environmental degradation, species extinction, and global climate change"--Provided by publisher
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Moore, K. D., & Nelson, M. P. (2010). Moral ground: ethical action for a planet in peril. San Antonio, Tex., Trinity University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Moore, Kathleen Dean and Michael P. Nelson. 2010. Moral Ground: Ethical Action for a Planet in Peril. San Antonio, Tex., Trinity University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Moore, Kathleen Dean and Michael P. Nelson, Moral Ground: Ethical Action for a Planet in Peril. San Antonio, Tex., Trinity University Press, 2010.
MLA Citation (style guide)Moore, Kathleen Dean. and Michael P. Nelson. Moral Ground: Ethical Action for a Planet in Peril. San Antonio, Tex., Trinity University Press, 2010.
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