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Radical Ecology Carolyn Merchant

Radical Ecology By Carolyn Merchant

Radical Ecology by Carolyn Merchant

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This updated second edition of Merchant's classic text examines the major philosophical, ethical, scientific and economic roots of environmental problems and identifies ways in which radical ecologists can transform science and society in order to sustain life.

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Radical Ecology: The Search for a Livable World by Carolyn Merchant

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.

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"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 through technological and financial fixes, Carolyn Merchant's Radical Ecology is a much-needed reminder of the deeper ethical perspective needed for responding to the ecological crisis." -- Dr. Vandana Shiva, author of Staying Alive: Women, Ecology and Development


"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

'Radical Ecology provides an excellent overview of ideas and practices aimed at finding solutions to very pressing issues facing the world today.' - Human Ecology (2007) Frank R Thomas

About Carolyn Merchant

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.

Table of Contents

Introduction: What is Radical Ecology?; Part 1 Problems; Chapter 1 The Global Ecological Crisis; Chapter 2 Science and Worldviews; Chapter 3 Environmental Ethics and Political Conflict; Part 2 Thought; Chapter 4 Deep Ecology; Chapter 5 Spiritual Ecology; Chapter 6 Social Ecology; Part 3 Movements; Chapter 7 Green Politics; Chapter 8 Ecofeminism; Chapter 9 Anti-Globalization and Sustainability; conclusion Conclusion: The Radical Ecology Movement;

Additional information

NPB9780415935777
9780415935777
0415935776
Radical Ecology: The Search for a Livable World by Carolyn Merchant
Carolyn Merchant
Revolutionary Thought and Radical Movements
New
Hardback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
2005-06-23
302
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