Ecocide: A Short History of the Mass Extinction of Species / Edition 1

by Franz Broswimmer

Overview

'Essential reading for anybody who cares about the future of humanity and the diversity of species.' Vandana Shiva

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780745319346
Publisher:	Pluto Press
Publication date:	11/20/2002
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	1,116,358
Product dimensions:	5.32(w) x 8.46(h) x (d)

About the Author

Melanie Jarman is a writer on environmental and political issues. She is the author of The Impact of Big Business and Rich World, Poor World. She is also editor of the supporters' magazine for Campaign Against the Arms Trade, and an advisor to Corporate Watch.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1: The Human Odyssey: From Biological To Cultural Evolution

Chapter 2: Problematic Society-Nature Relations Before The Modern Era

Chapter 3: The Modern Assault On Nature: The Making Of Ecocide

Chapter 4: The Planet As Sacrifice Zone

Chapter 5: Ecocide And Globalization

Epilogue: Living In The Age Of Ecocide

Glossary

Tables

Index

Selected Bibliography

Editorial Reviews

'Broswimmer's compelling polemic should be required reading for politicians and captains of industry everywhere... (he) points forward to a progressive politics and economics that truly could sustain Earth's bounty while looking after its people.' --Charles Secrett, Director Friends of the Earth, UK.

'Franz J. Broswimmer's "Ecocide" helps us choose to take collective responsibility. It is essential reading for anybody who cares about the future of humanity and the diversity of species–a diversity on which depend the ecological conditions for our survival. Humanity is at a cross roads–the future will either be an ecological wasteland of extinct species or a rejuvenation of ecological democracy.' --Vandana Shiva

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