Dobson A. Green Political Thought

4th Edition. — Routledge, 2007. — 228 p.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 globalization on ecologism
Ecological citizenship
Analysis of recent Green Party experienceGreen Political Thought remains the starting point for all students, academics and activists who want an introduction to green political theory.