Green Political Thought

This highly acclaimed introduction to green political thought is now available in a new edition, having been fully revised and updated to take into account the areas which have grown in importance since the third edition was published. The author describes and assesses the political ideology of `ecologism`, and compares this radical view of remedies for the environmental crisis with the `environmentalism` of mainstream politics. Dobson examines the philosophical basis of ecological thinking, the potential shape of a sustainable society and the means at hand for achieving it. The relationship between ecologism and other political ideologies is also discussed.
New to this edition: Analysis of the `green state`, An account of `hybridity` and the `ecological footprint`, The effect of globalisation on ecologism, Ecological citizenship, Analysis of recent Green Party experience. Green Political Thought remains the starting point for all students, academics and activists who want an introduction to green political theory.
About the Author:Andrew Dobson is Professor of Politics at Keele University, UK