University engagement and environmental sustainability
Patricia Inman and Diana L. Robinson
Abstract
Universities have historically generated knowledge outside of specific local contexts. These pure research methodologies produce knowledge that is carefully partitioned from the practical realities of a phenomenon. This book suggests a world in peril requires us to question this approach, particularly in the field of environmental sustainability. Environmental health affects everyone and requires integrated and interdisciplinary answers to complex issues. This requires bold action and a radical take on the world. Derived from the Latin radix or “root”, a radical spirit is one that searches for ... More
Universities have historically generated knowledge outside of specific local contexts. These pure research methodologies produce knowledge that is carefully partitioned from the practical realities of a phenomenon. This book suggests a world in peril requires us to question this approach, particularly in the field of environmental sustainability. Environmental health affects everyone and requires integrated and interdisciplinary answers to complex issues. This requires bold action and a radical take on the world. Derived from the Latin radix or “root”, a radical spirit is one that searches for meaning and affirms community.” The community, in this case, is an environment that supports diverse life.
Keywords:
university engagement,
higher education,
environmental sustainability,
regional engagement,
ecology
Bibliographic Information
| Print publication date: 2014 |
Print ISBN-13: 9780719091629 |
| Published to Manchester Scholarship Online: January 2015 |
DOI:10.7228/manchester/9780719091629.001.0001 |
Authors
Affiliations are at time of print publication.
Patricia Inman, editor
Northern Illinois University
Diana L. Robinson, editor
Northern Illinois University
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