Radical ecology

Description

"In the first edition of 'Radical Ecology' - the now classic examination major philosophical, ethical, scientific, and economic roots of environmental problems - Carolyn Merchant responded to the profound awareness of environmental crisis which prevailed in the closing decade of the twentieth century. In this provocative and readable study, Merchant examined the ways that radical ecologists can transform science and society in order to sustain life on this planet. Now in this second edition, Merchant continues to emphasize how laws, regulations and scientific research alone cannot reverse the spread of pollution or restore our dwindling resources. Merchant argues that in order to maintain a livable world, we must formulate new social, economic, scientific, and spiritual approaches that will fundamentally transform human relationships with nature. She analyzes the revolutionary ideas of visionary ecologists for a new economy, society, science, and religion, and examines their efforts to bring environmental problems to the attention of the public. This new edition 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. It is a timely update that will give students everything they need to know on the most recent philosophical positions and social movements that characterize the radical ecology spectrum." -- Publisher description.

First Sentence

The world of the late twentieth century is experiencing a global ecological crisis, one that is both a product of past ecological and economic patterns and a challenge for the future.

Subjects

Other Editions

• Radical ecology: the search for a livable worldRoutledge2004-01-01
• Carolyn Merchant Radical Ecology HBHardcoverHarperCollins Publishers Ltd1991-12-31
• Carolyn Merchant Radical Ecology PbPaperbackHarperCollins Publishers Ltd1991-12-31
• Radical EcologyRoutledge2005-06-23
• Radical EcologyRoutledge2005-06-23
• Radical EcologyTaylor & Francis Group2012-01-01