The Politics of the Environment
Ideas, Activism, Policy

Revised to include new discussions on climate justice, green political parties, climate legislation and recent environmental struggles.

Neil Carter (Author)

9781108459242, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 9 August 2018

456 pages
24.5 x 17.5 x 2.1 cm, 0.92 kg

'Environmentalism in its many manifestations continues to evolve and expand its compass, and so too has this leading textbook. The third edition of The Politics of the Environment remains essential (and highly accessible) reading for anyone who wants to understand the changing ideas, movements, politics and policies associated with the civilizational challenge of our time.' Robyn Eckersley, University of Melbourne

Environmental problems are firmly on the political agenda. The stark threat to the planet from climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution can no longer be ignored by governments, political parties, businesses or individuals. Responding to the considerable developments of the last decade, Neil Carter has updated his popular textbook thoroughly, while retaining the existing structure of previous editions. The Politics of the Environment continues to analyse the relationship between 'green ideas' and other political doctrines, the development of green parties and public policymaking, and environmental issues at international, national and local levels. It provides students with a comprehensive comparative introduction to ideas, activism and policy. New to this edition are discussions on climate justice, climate legislation and recent environmental struggles, such as demonstrations against fracking. It employs a variety of global examples and includes pedagogical features such as boxes, a glossary and guides to further study.

List of figures
List of tables
List of boxes
Preface to third edition
Glossary
Abbreviations
1. Introduction
Part I. Theory: Thinking About the Environment: 2. Environmental philosophy
3. Green political thought
Part II. Parties and Movements: Getting From Here to There: 4. Green parties
5. Party politics and the environment
6. Environmental groups
Part III. Environmental Policy: Achieving a Sustainable Society: 7. The environment as a policy problem
8. Sustainable development, ecological modernisation and green growth
9. Global environmental politics
10. Globalisation, trade and the environment
11. Greening government
12. Policy instruments and implementation
Conclusion
References
Index.

Subject Areas: Social impact of environmental issues [RNT], Environmental economics [KCN], Comparative politics [JPB], Political science & theory [JPA]