Green History: A Reader in Environmental Literature, Philosophy and Politics

This book traces the development of ecological writing through history. The broad and critical review of green ideas and movements reinforces the importance of environmental concern and action in our time. Amongst the issues discussed are animal rights, ecology as science, feminism, green fascism/socialism/anarchism, land reform, peaceful protest, industrialization, ancient ecology, evolution, grassroots activism, philosophical holism, recycling, Taoism, demographics, utopias, sustainability and spirituality. Each paper is set within its historical and thematic context.