ISBN:
9780470657324
Language:
English
Pages:
IX, 288 S.
,
Ill., graph. Darst.
Edition:
2. ed.
Edition:
Online-Ausg. Online-Ressource
Series Statement:
Critical introductions to geography
Parallel Title:
Print version Political Ecology
Parallel Title:
Druckausg. Robbins, Paul, 1967 - Political ecology
DDC:
304.2
Keywords:
Political ecology
;
Politische Ökologie
;
Politische Ökologie
;
Politische Ökologie
Abstract:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Abstract:
pt. 1. What is political ecology? -- pt. 2. Conceptual and methodological challenges -- pt. 3. Political ecology now -- pt. 4. Where to now?
Abstract:
This fully updated new edition introduces the core concepts, central thinkers, and major works of the burgeoning field of political ecology.Explores the key arguments and contemporary explanatory challenges facing the sub-disciplineProvides the first full history of the development of political ecology over the last century and its theoretical underpinningsConsiders the major challenges facing the field now and for the futureStudy boxes introduce key figures in the development of the discipline and summarize their most important worksFully updated to include recent events, such as the Gulf&nbs
Description / Table of Contents:
Political Ecology: A Critical Introduction Second Edition; Contents; Preface to the Second Edition; Introduction; Part I: What is Political Ecology?; Chapter 1: Political versus Apolitical Ecologies; Chapter 2: A Tree with Deep Roots; Chapter 3: The Critical Tools; Chapter 4: Political Ecology Emerges; Part II: Conceptual and Methodological Challenges; Chapter 5: Challenges in Ecology; Chapter 6: Challenges in Social Construction; Chapter 7: Challenges in Explanation; Part III: Political Ecology Now; Chapter 8: Degradation and Marginalization; Chapter 9: Conservation and Control
Description / Table of Contents:
Chapter 10: Environmental ConflictChapter 11: Environmental Subjects and Identities; Chapter 12: Political Objects and Actors; Part IV: Where to Now?; Chapter 13: Beyond Political Ecology?; References; Index;
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [254]-276) and index
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