Political Theory and the Ecological Challenge

In this book, first published in 2006, political theory scholars examine the challenge that political ecology presents to political theory.

Andrew Dobson (Edited by), Robyn Eckersley (Edited by)

9780521838108, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 10 August 2006

272 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.6 cm, 0.53 kg

In recent years the engagement between the environmental 'agenda' and mainstream political theory has become increasingly widespread and profound. Each has affected the other in palpable and important ways, and it makes increasing sense for political theorists in each camp to engage with one another. This book, first published in 2006, draws together the threads of this interconnecting enquiry in order to assess its status and meaning. Andrew Dobson and Robyn Eckersley have gathered together a team of renowned scholars to think through the challenge that political ecology presents to political theory. Looking at fourteen familiar political ideologies and concepts such as liberalism, conservatism, justice and democracy, the contributors question how they are reshaped, distorted or transformed from an environmental perspective. Lively, accessible and authoritative, this book will appeal to scholars and students alike.

Introduction Andrew Dobson and Robyn Eckersley
Part I. Modern Political Ideologies and the Ecological Challenge: 1. Conservatism Roger Scruton
2. Liberalism Marcel Wissenburg
3. Socialism Mary Mellor
4. Feminism Val Plumwood
5. Nationalism Avner de-Shalit
6. Communitarianism Robyn Eckersley
7. Cosmopolitanism Andrew Linklater
Part II. Political Concepts and the Ecological Challenge: 8. Democracy Terence Ball
9. Justice James P. Sterba
10. The state Andrew Hurrell
11. Representation Michael Saward
12. Freedom and rights Richard Dagger
13. Citizenship Andrew Dobson
14. Security Daniel Deudney.

Subject Areas: The environment [RN], Political structures: democracy [JPHV], Political ideologies [JPF], Political science & theory [JPA]