Explore the groundbreaking work of 'Environmental Political Theory' by Steve Vanderheiden, a pivotal text published in 2020 by John Wiley & Sons (UK). This brand new essential textbook dives deep into the interconnection between politics and the pressing environmental crises we face today. With a focus on sustainability, Vanderheiden examines how ecological limits to growth reshape fundamental political concepts such as freedom, equality, democracy, and sovereignty. As we confront the realities of climate change and resource depletion, the insights in this book challenge traditional ideals and push for innovative frameworks of community and responsibility. Spanning 240 pages, this comprehensive guide blends canonical texts and contemporary environmental political theory, featuring compelling examples that illustrate the complexities of transitioning to a just and sustainable society. Ideal for students, academics, and anyone interested in the pressing social and political issues of our time. Free shipping is included with this item. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509529629
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 240


Description:
Our politics is intimately linked to the environmental conditions - and crises - of our time. The challenges of sustainability and the discovery of ecological limits to growth are transforming how we understand the core concepts at the heart of political theory.   In this essential new textbook, leading political theorist Steve Vanderheiden examines how the concept of sustainability challenges “ and is challenged “ by eight key social and political ideas, ranging from freedom and equality to democracy and sovereignty. He shows that environmental change will disrupt some of our most cherished ideals, requiring new indicators of progress, new forms of community, and new conceptions of agency and responsibility. He draws on canonical texts, contemporary approaches to environmental political theory, and vivid examples to illustrate how changes in our conceptualization of our social aspirations can inhibit or enable a transition to a just and sustainable society.   Vanderheiden masterfully balances crystal clear explanation of the essentials with cutting-edge analysis to produce a book that will be core reading for students of environmental and green political theory everywhere.