Radical Ecology: The Search for a Livable World
Carolyn Nerchant
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Description for Radical Ecology: The Search for a Livable World
Paperback. A guide to radical environmental politics and movements, this second edition offers a comprehensive overview of the philosophical, ethical, scientific and economic aspects of the environment. It is useful for those involved in the fields of ecology, sociology and social policy. Series: Revolutionary Thought and Radical Movements. Num Pages: 302 pages, 6 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 446.
This is a new edition of the classic examination of major philosophical, ethical, scientific and economic roots of environmental problems which examines the ways that radical ecologists can transform science and society in order to sustain life on this planet. It features a new Introduction from the author, a thorough updating of chapters, and two entirely new chapters on recent Global Movements and Globalization and the Environment.
This is a new edition of the classic examination of major philosophical, ethical, scientific and economic roots of environmental problems which examines the ways that radical ecologists can transform science and society in order to sustain life on this planet. It features a new Introduction from the author, a thorough updating of chapters, and two entirely new chapters on recent Global Movements and Globalization and the Environment.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Series
Revolutionary Thought and Radical Movements
Number of Pages
302
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415935784
SKU
V9780415935784
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99-1
About Carolyn Nerchant
Carolyn Merchant is Professor of Environmental History, Philosophy and Ethics in the Department of Conservation and Resource Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. She is the author of The Death of Nature:Women, Ecology, and the Scientific Revolution and Ecological Revolutions: Nature, Gender, and Science inNew England.
Reviews for Radical Ecology: The Search for a Livable World
"Carolyn Merchant's work reflects the generosity of spirit necessary for the realization of the broad-based ecology movement she envisions. Radical Ecology is crucial reading for anyone concerned with the liberation of human beings and the earth and the relationships between these projects."
Ynestra King, New School for Social Research "In a period when environmental problems are being dealt with ... Read more
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