Political Ecology

A Critical Introduction

Paul Robbins (Ohio State University)

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English

Wiley-Blackwell
28 November 2019

Central government policies; Political economy; Applied ecology

Series: Critical Introductions to Geography

An accessible, focused exploration of the field of political ecology

The third edition of Political Ecology spans this sprawling field, using grounded examples and careful readings of current literature. While the study of political ecology is sometimes difficult to fathom, owing to its breadth and diversity, this resource simplifies the discussion by reducing the field down into a few core questions and arguments. These points clearly demonstrate how critical theory can make pragmatic contributions to the fields of conservation, development, and environmental management.

The latest edition of this seminal work is also more closely focused, with references to recent work from around the world. Further, Political Ecology raises critical questions about “traditional” approaches to environmental questions and problems. This new edition:

Includes international work in the field coming out of Europe, Latin America, and Asia Explains political ecology and its tendency to disrupt the environmental research and practice by both advancing and undermining associated fields of study Contains contributions from a wide range of diverse backgrounds and expertise Offers a resource that is written in highly-accessible, straightforward language Outlines the frontiers of the field and frames climate change and the end of population growth with the framework of political ecology

An excellent resource for undergraduates and academics, the third edition of Political Ecology offers an updated edition of the guide to this diverse, quickly growing field that is at the heart of how humans shape the world and, in turn, are shaped by it.

By: Paul Robbins (Ohio State University)
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions: Height: 241mm, Width: 170mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 544g
ISBN: 9781119167440
ISBN 10: 1119167442
Series: Critical Introductions to Geography
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 28 November 2019
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface vi Acknowledgments viii Introduction 1 1 Political versus Apolitical Ecologies 8 2 A Tree with Deep Roots 22 3 The Critical Tools 45 4 Political Ecology Emerges 82 5 Challenges in Ecology 99 6 Challenges in Social Construction 118 7 Challenges in Explanation 137 8 Degradation and Marginalization 149 9 Conservation and Control 168 10 Environmental Conflict 190 11 Environmental Subjects and Identities 206 12 Political Objects and Actors 223 13 Political Ecologies of the Future? 236 Bibliography 245 Index 280

Paul Robbins is the dean of the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA, where he guides the institute in serving as a world leader in addressing rapid global environmental change. With writing focused on diverse interdisciplinary audiences and the broader public, he is author of the award-winning book Lawn People: How Grasses, Weeds, and Chemicals Make Us Who We Are (2007), widely recognized as one of the most accessible books on the environmental politics of daily life.