Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-261) and index.
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Making sense of earth's politics : a discourse approach -- Looming tragedy : limits, boundaries, survival -- Growth unlimited : the promethean response -- Leave it to the experts : administrative rationalism -- Leave it to the people : democratic pragmatism -- Leave it to the market : economic rationalism -- Greener growth : sustainable development -- Industrial society and beyond : ecological modernization -- Changing the people : green consciousness -- New society : green politics -- Ecological democracy.
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"The Politics of the Earth: Environmental Discourses, Third Edition, provides an accessible introduction to environmental politics by examining the ways in which people use language to discuss environmental issues. Leading scholar John S. Dryzek analyzes the various approaches that have dominated the field over the last three decades--approaches that are also likely to be influential in the future--including survivalism, environmental problem-solving, sustainability, and green radicalism. Dryzek examines and assesses the history, interplay, and impact of these perspectives, concluding with a plea for ecological democracy. An engaging writing style and helpful boxed material make this complex subject more understandable to students"--Publisher's website.