Posted 1:55 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2015
“Wilderness and the Common Good–A New Ethic of Citizenship” was published in May.
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UW-L associate professor of Political Science and Public Administration.[/caption]
UW-La Crosse Associate Professor Jo Arney weaves philosophy, political science and personal stories into her new book to demonstrate why the wilderness is important for society and the role citizenship plays in its protection.
In “Wilderness and the Common Good–A New Ethic of Citizenship” Arney lays the groundwork for how citizens can find common ground and develop lasting solutions to preserve America’s wilderness areas.
“A difference of opinion doesn’t have to lead to a stalemate and destruction of the other,” says Arney. “The only way we’ll solve our challenges is through compromise.”
Arney’s book draws from her personal and professional experiences with both nature and public policy. Between each chapter Arney shares a personal story such as moving out to her Coon Valley, Wisconsin, farm and encountering bears in the wilderness. She ties some of the practical lessons learned back to what it means to be a citizen.
Arney also wraps in her professional experience related to citizenship and public policy. She is one of the lead scholars in the creation of a nationwide blended course about the stewardship of public lands being developed by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. Arney also leads a Stewardship of Public Lands faculty seminar every summer. Both the course and seminar are set at Yellowstone National Park, which provides a living laboratory to explore public policy issues. One of the major issues is the contentious debate surrounding the park’s bison spreading a disease to cattle beyond the park’s boundaries. Students are asked to explore a range of viewpoints from cattle ranchers to conservationists and ultimately find common ground. Arney explores this example and others in her book.
Arney, associate professor of Political Science and Public Administration, uses her expertise in environmental politics and policy for teaching and research.
The book, published in May, costs $16.95 and is available for pre-order online at Amazon.com, Fulcrum Books and others. It will be available in stores later in June.
UW-L associate professor of Political Science and Public Administration.[/caption]
UW-La Crosse Associate Professor Jo Arney weaves philosophy, political science and personal stories into her new book to demonstrate why the wilderness is important for society and the role citizenship plays in its protection.
In “Wilderness and the Common Good–A New Ethic of Citizenship” Arney lays the groundwork for how citizens can find common ground and develop lasting solutions to preserve America’s wilderness areas.
“A difference of opinion doesn’t have to lead to a stalemate and destruction of the other,” says Arney. “The only way we’ll solve our challenges is through compromise.”
Arney’s book draws from her personal and professional experiences with both nature and public policy. Between each chapter Arney shares a personal story such as moving out to her Coon Valley, Wisconsin, farm and encountering bears in the wilderness. She ties some of the practical lessons learned back to what it means to be a citizen.
Arney also wraps in her professional experience related to citizenship and public policy. She is one of the lead scholars in the creation of a nationwide blended course about the stewardship of public lands being developed by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. Arney also leads a Stewardship of Public Lands faculty seminar every summer. Both the course and seminar are set at Yellowstone National Park, which provides a living laboratory to explore public policy issues. One of the major issues is the contentious debate surrounding the park’s bison spreading a disease to cattle beyond the park’s boundaries. Students are asked to explore a range of viewpoints from cattle ranchers to conservationists and ultimately find common ground. Arney explores this example and others in her book.
Arney, associate professor of Political Science and Public Administration, uses her expertise in environmental politics and policy for teaching and research.
The book, published in May, costs $16.95 and is available for pre-order online at Amazon.com, Fulcrum Books and others. It will be available in stores later in June.