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Book SynopsisOffers a survey of different strands of ecological schools of thought, discusses their implications for the larger political sphere, and advances a three-dimensional concept of politics that emphasises ethics and discourse, as well as strategy. This title is suitable for those interested in environmental and public policy, and social activism.
Trade Review“A clear and major advance. . . .
The Promise of Green Politics represents a new generation of green political thought that moves beyond earlier texts, which were mostly concerned with staking out the territory. Torgerson tackles many—perhaps most—of the key issues and questions left hanging by others and does so in sophisticated and convincing fashion.”— John Dryzek, author of
The Politics of the Earth: Environmental Discourses“A detailed and penetrating exploration of the relationship between the means and the ends in green politics. Torgerson offers a fresh synthesis of, and new angle on, many of the ongoing environmental debates, from sustainable development and ecological modernization to questions of political strategy and lifestyle.”— Robyn Eckersley, author of
Environmentalism and Political Theory: Toward an Ecocentric ApproachTable of ContentsContents: Preface What is green politics? Strategic perplexities The greening of public discourse Green dissent & policy professionalism Comedy & tragedy in green politics The ethical connection The green public sphere Green politics & public life Notes; References; Index
