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An Exploratory Case Study of Dutch Children's Attitudes Toward Consumption: Implications for Environmental Education.
- Source :
- Journal of Environmental Education; 2013, Vol. 44 Issue 2, p128-144, 17p
- Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- This critical essay based on empirical study draws upon research on the differences in attitudes toward consumption among Dutch upper-elementary school children with different socioeconomic backgrounds. This article examines two strands of theory: critical literature on the conceptualization and practice of sustainable consumption, and the theory of postmaterialist values. By synthesizing these strands of theory the author outlines a number of paradoxes and challenges in theory and practice of consumption and lays a foundation for teaching sustainable consumption at the upper-elementary school level. The Cradle-to-Cradle framework is proposed as a form of strategically significant environmental education that can be used for teaching consumption. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00958964
- Volume :
- 44
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Environmental Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 84919052
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00958964.2012.706240