Radical ecology typically brings to mind media images of ecological activists standing before loggers' saws, staging anti-nuclear marches, and confronting polluters on the high seas. Yet for more than twenty years, the activities of organizations such as the Greens and Earth First! have been influenced by a diverse, less-publicized group of radical ecological philosophers. It is their work―the philosophical underpinnings of the radical ecological movement―that is the subject of Contesting Earth's Future.
The book offers a much-needed, balanced appraisal of radical ecology's principles, goals, and limitations. Michael Zimmerman critically examines the movement's three major branches―deep ecology, social ecology, and ecofeminism. He also situates radical ecology within the complex cultural and political terrain of the late twentieth century, showing its relation to Martin Heidegger's anti-technological thought, 1960s counterculturalism, and contemporary theories of poststructuralism and postmodernity.
An early and influential ecological thinker, Zimmerman is uniquely qualified to provide a broad overview of radical environmentalism and delineate its various schools of thought. He clearly describes their defining arguments and internecine disputes, among them the charge that deep ecology is an anti-modern, proto-fascist ideology. Reflecting both the movement's promise and its dangers, this book is essential reading for all those concerned with the worldwide ecological crisis.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
This book concerns itself with the less publicized work of radical ecological theorists who represent three major branches of radical ecology: deep ecology, social ecology, and ecofeminism.
"By linking environmental philosophy and Continental thought, Zimmerman's book represents a landmark in both fields."―J. Baird Callicott, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping:
FREE
Within U.S.A.
Shipping:
US$ 3.50
Within U.S.A.
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00061080335
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.3. Seller Inventory # G0520209079I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.3. Seller Inventory # G0520209079I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_384676598
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 8571154-20
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: cornacres, Columbia, MO, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Good. Good condition, Approx. 25 of 447 pgs. w/ballpt. markings, Contesting Earth's Future, by Michael Zimmerman, pub.University of California Press, Little evident cover wear. PBack. Seller Inventory # 340239758884
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: My Dead Aunt's Books, Hyattsville, MD, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Unmarked trade paperback. Seller Inventory # 091580
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: N. Fagin Books, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
1994. Ecology, Natural History. University of California Press. 447p., Very good paperback. Seller Inventory # 14367
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Paisleyhaze Books, New Hartford, CT, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. University of California trade paperback, 1994-1st printing, unused/unmarked, slight surface wear only (like New). We will bubble-wrap the book and ship it in a BOX with delivery confirmation/tracking. Seller Inventory # 66897Z
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Book contains pen & highlighter markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Seller Inventory # 9817177
Quantity: 1 available