The politics of the earth : environmental discourses / John S. Dryzek.

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Dryzek, John S, 1953-

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2013.Edition: 3nd edDescription: xv, 270 p. ; 24 cmISBN:

9780199696000 (pbk.)

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DDC classification:

333.72 DRY 23 003392

LOC classification:

GE195 .D79 2005

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Table of contents

Contents:

Pt. I. Introduction. 1. Making Sense of Earth's Politics: A Discourse Approach Pt. II. Global Limits and Their Denial. 2. Looming Tragedy: Survivalism. 3. Growth Forever: The Promethean Response Pt. III. Solving Environmental Problems. 4. Leave it to the Experts: Administrative Rationalism. 5. Leave it to the People: Democratic Pragmatism. 6. Leave it to the Market: Economic Rationalism Pt. IV. The Quest for Sustainability. 7. Environmentally Benign Growth: Sustainable Development. 8. Industrial Society and Beyond: Ecological Modernization Pt. V. Green Radicalism. 9. Changing People: Green Consciousness. 10. Changing Society: Green Politics Pt. VI. Conclusion. 11. Ecological Democracy.

Summary: "The Politics of the Earth provides an excellent and accessible introduction to environmental affairs. John Dryzek analyses the approaches which have dominated environmental issues over the last four decades and which are likely to be influential in the future." "The Politics of the Earth is essential reading for all students of environmental politics and policy, and for anyone with an interest in environmental issues. This second edition is thoroughly updated and revised to cover the evolution of environmental discourses into the twenty-first century."--BOOK JACKET.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Indian Institute for Human Settlements, Bangalore	333.72 DRY 003392 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		003392

Includes bibliographical references (p. [241]-253) and index.

Pt. I. Introduction. 1. Making Sense of Earth's Politics: A Discourse Approach
Pt. II. Global Limits and Their Denial. 2. Looming Tragedy: Survivalism. 3. Growth Forever: The Promethean Response
Pt. III. Solving Environmental Problems. 4. Leave it to the Experts: Administrative Rationalism. 5. Leave it to the People: Democratic Pragmatism. 6. Leave it to the Market: Economic Rationalism
Pt. IV. The Quest for Sustainability. 7. Environmentally Benign Growth: Sustainable Development. 8. Industrial Society and Beyond: Ecological Modernization
Pt. V. Green Radicalism. 9. Changing People: Green Consciousness. 10. Changing Society: Green Politics
Pt. VI. Conclusion. 11. Ecological Democracy.

"The Politics of the Earth provides an excellent and accessible introduction to environmental affairs. John Dryzek analyses the approaches which have dominated environmental issues over the last four decades and which are likely to be influential in the future." "The Politics of the Earth is essential reading for all students of environmental politics and policy, and for anyone with an interest in environmental issues. This second edition is thoroughly updated and revised to cover the evolution of environmental discourses into the twenty-first century."--BOOK JACKET.

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