The Politics of the Earth: Environmental DiscoursesThe Politics of the Earth: Environmental Discourses, Third Edition, provides an accessible introduction to environmental politics by examining the ways in which people use language to discuss environmental issues. Leading scholar John S. Dryzek analyzes the various approaches that have dominated the field over the last three decades--approaches that are also likely to be influential in the future--including survivalism, environmental problem- solving, sustainability, and green radicalism. Dryzek examines and assesses the history, interplay, and impact of these perspectives, concluding with a plea for ecological democracy. An engaging writing style and helpful boxed material make this complex subject more understandable to students. NEW TO THIS EDITION * Coverage of the most modern discourses, including discussions surrounding climate change * More material on global environmental politics * Updated and expanded examples, including more material on China * Further discussion of environmental justice, with a particular focus on climate justice * Reworked material on green radicalism, including coverage of new developments like transition towns and radical summits |
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| Title | The Politics of the Earth: Environmental Discourses |
| Author | John S. Dryzek |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | OUP Oxford, 2013 |
| ISBN | 0199696004, 9780199696000 |
| Length | 270 pages |
| Subjects | › › Political Science / General Political Science / History & Theory Political Science / Public Policy / Environmental Policy Science / Earth Sciences / Geography Science / Environmental Science |
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