Week 7: Green Theory in International Relations
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Which organization's report 'Limits to Growth' is mentioned as a milestone in the development of Green Theory?

  • John S. Dryzek
  • The Ecologist
  • The Ostrich Factor
  • The Club of Rome (correct)
  • According to Green Theory, what is suggested as an approach for controlling outcomes of industrialization?

  • Modernity
  • Central organizations
  • Sustainability (correct)
  • Direct democracy
  • Who among the following is NOT mentioned as a leading figure in the full development of Green Theory?

  • Garrett Mardin (correct)
  • Val Plumwood
  • John S. Dryzek
  • Robyn Eckersley
  • What is one of the weakest points of Green Theory?

    <p>Concrete approach to the role of the state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory stands against modernity and highlights direct democracy through strengthening local organizations rather than central ones?

    <p>Green Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why mainstream theories of International Relations have ignored serious environmental issues?

    <p>They prioritize high policy areas such as security, peace, and independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who suggested the analogy of 'the tragedy of the commons' in relation to environmental issues?

    <p>Garrett Hardin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first claim on which the Green Theory established its theoretical framework?

    <p>Accepting ecocentrism which puts the environment at the center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Green Theory, what does it state about growth and development?

    <p>The hypothesis that growth is limited and it's impossible to maintain development at the expense of resource depletion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What approach does the Green Theory advocate for in addressing environmental issues?

    <p>Decentralized approach needs to be adopted, given that it is easier to make a change within hierarchical organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Green Theory prioritizes high policy areas such as security, peace, and independence over environmental issues.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The rise of environmental concerns in the 1960s decreased the importance of Green Theory in International Relations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Green Theory established its theoretical framework on two claims.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Green Theory, growth is limited and it is impossible to maintain development at the expense of resource depletion.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Green Theory advocates for a centralized approach to address environmental issues.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Green Theory advocates for a centralized approach to address environmental issues.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Club of Rome's report 'Limits to Growth' was regarded as a milestone in the development of Green Theory.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Green Theory, it suggests a decentralized approach for controlling outcomes of industrialization.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Green Theory has been regarded as a theory of the field in International Relations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is claimed that Green Theory has come to a dead end in its journey over the last twenty years.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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