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"Over the past 50 years, humans have changed ecosystems more rapidly and extensively than in any comparable period of time in human history... This has resulted in a substantial and largely irreversible loss in the diversity of life on Earth… The degradation of ecosystem services could grow significantly worse during the first half of this century."
~ Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (2005)

Facing these circumstances we must deepen our understanding of what it means to be human, including understanding our relationships with one another and the planet. The voices of people indigenous to the places we live, work and play are vital if we choose to take the path towards sustainability.
Overview Sustainability Context Interviews Narrative

Read the complete dissertation: Dissertation_Hall_2008.pdf

Listen to Jan Haaken, Ph.D., interview David Hall about the project on KBOO radio (11/19/07—interview was conducted prior to completion of the dissertation) NPS_KBOO_11-19-07.mp3



This site is dedicated to sharing the content generated by the dissertation project of David E Hall of the Systems Science: Psychology program at Portland State University. All rights reserved.
Overview Sustainability Context Theoretical Grounding Methodology Goals Acknowledgements Contact Us
Interviews Introduction to Results Testimonial Validity Narrative Summary Discussion Video