Environmentalism and Political Theory: Toward an Ecocentric Approach

by Robyn Eckersley

This book provides the most detailed and comprehensive examination to date of the impact of environmentalism upon contemporary political thought. It sets out to disentangle the various strands of Green political thought and explain their relationship to the major Western political traditions. Environmentalism and Political Theory represents the consolidation of a new field of political inquiry that is destined to become an increasingly important component of political studies and political reporting worldwide. An interdisciplinary study that builds bridges between environmental philosophy, ecological thought, and political inquiry, this book employs a range of new insights from environmental philosophy to outline a particular Green political perspective.

274 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

Robyn Eckersley is a Professor of Political Science in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne.

Reviews

[Dayton Martindale · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful and opinionated overview of ecocentric philosophy and radical green political thought. Even though I often disagreed with her specific points, as well as her general conclusions, this gave me a lot to chew on—it’s something I’ll want always near my desk as I continue my PhD.

[Briana · Rating 5 out of 5]

“The ecocentric Green movement needs idealists and pragmatists, creativity and critical analysis, grassroots activity and institutional support if it is to achieve its long-term aims”. A way of starting it is by reading this book that offers us a general panorama of the main concerns and streams of Green political thought.