International relations theory and ecological thought : towards a synthesis / Eric Laferriere and Peter J. Stoett.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Laferrière, Eric, 1965-

Contributor:

Stoett, Peter J. (Peter John), 1965-

Series:

Environmental politics.

Environmental politics

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

International relations--Philosophy.

International relations.

Environmental protection--International cooperation.

Environmental protection.

Physical Description:

xiv, 209 p.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 1999.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Ecological crises have never been higher on the international political agenda. However, ecological thought and international relations theory have developed as separate disciplines. This ground-breaking study looks at the relationship between ecological thought and international relations theory arguing that there are shared concerns: peace, co-operation and security. The authors ask what ecological crisis can teach IR theorists as well as what ecological perspectives have been adopted by governments and international NGOs.

Contents:

1. Introduction : unearthing theoretical convergence

2. Ecological thought : a synopsis

3. Realism and ecology

4. Liberal IR theory and ecology

5. Critical IR theory and ecology

6. Conclusion : maintaining a reluctant dialogue.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (p. [175]-204) and index.

ISBN:

1-134-71067-4

0-203-28585-9

1-280-06701-2

0-203-16940-9

1-134-71068-2

9780203169407

OCLC:

475886262