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Explorations in environmental political theory : thinking about what we value / / Joel Jay Kassiola, editor



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Titolo: Explorations in environmental political theory : thinking about what we value / / Joel Jay Kassiola, editor Visualizza cluster
Pubblicazione: London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2015
Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (257 p.)
Disciplina: 320.5
Soggetto topico: Political ecology
Green movement
Environmentalism - Political aspects
Sustainable development - Political aspects
Altri autori: KassiolaJoel Jay <1945->  
Note generali: "First published 2003 by M.E. Sharpe"--t.p. verso.
Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Nota di contenuto: Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Introduction and Overview: The Nature of Environmental Political Theory; 1. The ""Tragedy"" of Modernity: How Environmental Limits and the Environmental Crisis Produce the Need for Postmodern Values and Institutions; 2. Envisioning a Sustainable Society; 3. Building Sustainable Societies: The Third Revolution in Human Affairs; 4. Janus-Faced Utopianism: The Politics of Ecology; 5. Environmentalism and Progressive Politics: An Update; 6. Industrialism and Deep Ecology; 7. A Green Theory of Value
8. On Reconciling Progressivism and Environmentalism9. Questions to Ponder in Understanding the Modem Predicament; Afterword: The Surprising Value of Despair and the Aftermath of September 11; Notes; Recommended Additional Reading; About the Editor and Contributors; Index
Sommario/riassunto: The contributors to this volume focus on the political and value issues that, in their shared view, underlie the global environmental crisis facing us today. They argue that only by transforming our dominant values, social institutions and way of living can we avoid ecological disaster.
Titolo autorizzato: Explorations in environmental political theory  Visualizza cluster
ISBN: 1-317-47074-5
0-7656-1053-1
1-315-70440-4
1-317-47075-3
Formato: Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
Record Nr.: 9910817895603321
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