Feminist perspectives on environment and society / Beate Littig.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Littig, Beate.

Series:

Feminist perspectives series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ecofeminism.

Feminist theory.

Human ecology.

Sustainable development.

Women in development.

Physical Description:

ix, 194 pages ; 22 cm.

Place of Publication:

Harlow, England New York : Prentice Hall, 2001.

Summary:

The first book in the field to give a comprehensive overview of environmental sociology and feminism, which not only focuses on ecofeminism, but also the different feminist positions and debates which are beginning to emerge. Portrays the most recent sociological discussions of sustainable development, and ecofeminism. Tackles some of the major debates in contemporary society giving a clear perspective on and overview of the key issues and research. The issues surrounding the relationship between environment and society challenge the basic assumptions of sociological theory. Starts with basic concepts of nature-society relationships, covers special fields of human-nature-interaction: work and consumption and ends by describing environmental political strategies.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [159]-189) and index.

ISBN:

0582369428

OCLC:

45376326