Liberation Ecologies: Environment, Development and Social Movements

by Richard Peet (Editor)

Liberation Ecologies brings together some of the most exciting theorists in the field to explore the impact of political ecology in today's developing world. The book casts new light on the crucial interrelations of development, social movements and the environment in the South - the 'bigger' half of our planet - and raises questions and hopes about change on the global scale.
The in-depth case material is drawn from across the Developing World, from Latin America, Africa and Asia. The issues raised in contemporary political, economic and social theory are illustrated through these case studies.
Ultimately, Liberation Ecologies questions what we understand by 'development', be it mainstream or alternative, and seeks to renew our sense of nature's range of possibilities.

Genres: Anthropology, Environment, Ecology, Theory

Paperback

First published August 8, 1996

Reviews

[Josh]

A sometimes difficult read, but certainly thought provoking and interesting.

[Allen]

I particularly recommend the chapters by Kosek, Neumann, Watts, Carney and Forsyth.

[Maria]

carney, rocheleau are my favorites!

[Britt]

A classic in the field of political ecology and international development.

[Michael Norton]

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