Visions of a New Earth

Harold Coward is the Director of the Centre for Studies in Religion and Society and Professor of History at the University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. He has authored and edited numerous books, including most recently Traditional and Modern Approaches to the Environment on the Pacific Rim: Tensions and Values, published by SUNY Press. Daniel C. Maguire is Professor of Ethics at Marquette University and the coauthor, with Larry L. Rasmussen, of Ethics for a Small Planet: New Horizons on Population, Consumption, and Ecology, published by SUNY Press.

"Each scholar addresses the issues directly and in a penetrating way. Thus, although they represent a wide range of backgrounds, there is a unity of approach. The quality of reflection and writing are notable; there are good insights in virtually every chapter, more than enough to stimulate fresh thinking. This book successfully makes the point that the voice of religion must be heard in these crucial discussions that will determine our planet's future." — Roland E. Miller, Luther Seminary"This is a very important book that should be required reading for anyone involved in studying the global economy, comparative perspectives in government policies, and any course dealing with the relationship between economy, ecology, and ethics. The informed general public would also find it useful." — Robert M. Garvin, University at Albany, State University of New York

• Acknowledgments Chapter 1 IntroductionDaniel C. Maguire Chapter 2 The Religion of the MarketDavid R. Loy Chapter 3 Sustainability and the Global EconomyDavid C. Korten Chapter 4 Self as Individual and Collective: Ethical ImplicationsHarold Coward Chapter 5 New Theology on Population, Ecology, and Overconsumption from the Catholic PerspectiveAlberto Munera, S.J. Chapter 6 The Lost Fragrance: Protestantism and the Nature of What MattersCatherine Keller Chapter 7 The Promises of Exiles: A Jewish Theology of ResponsibilityLaurie Zoloth Chapter 8 "One Tree is Equal to Ten Sons": Some Hindu Responses to the Problems of Ecology, Population, and ConsumerismVasudha Narayanan Chapter 9 An Islamic Response to the Manifest Ecological Crisis: Issues of JusticeNawal H. Ammar Chapter 10 Toward a Buddhist Environmental EthicRita M. Gross Chapter 11 Chinese Religions on Population, Consumption, and EcologyChun-fang Yu Chapter 12 African Religions and the Global Issues of Population, Consumption, and EcologyJacob K. Olupona Chapter 13 Conclusion: An Interreligious Common Front and Common HopePaul F. Knitter About the Authors Index