Abstract
Studies of environmental movements in advanced industrial societies have described a new set of beliefs about the importance of halting or significantly reducing environmental degradation, and harmonising the relationship between humankind and nature. These beliefs are often generalised under the term New Environmental Paradigm (NEP), to be distinguished from the old Dominant Social Paradigm (DSP) orientated toward material production and ‘progress’, and oblivious of the environmental consequences.1 Social and economic policies advocated by environmental movements in the United States and Western Europe reflect the evolution of values, from a preoccupation with economic growth and national security towards greater concern for post-materialist, quality-of-life issues. In addition, environmental world-views generally reflect international perspectives. Analysts commonly credit material prosperity and high levels of education for this shift towards an environmental value paradigm.
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