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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Green Theory established its theoretical framework on two claims.

<p>False (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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