Description: The Rise of the Green Left by Derek Wall A unique insider view of how ecosocialism has developed and a practical guide to focused ecosocialist action. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Climate change and other ecological ills are driving the creation of a grassroots global movement for change. From Latin America to Europe, Australia and China a militant movement merging red and green is taking shape.Ecosocialists argue that capitalism threatens the future of humanity and the rest of nature. From indigenous protest in the Peruvian Amazon to the green transition in Cuba to the creation of red-green parties in Europe, ecosocialism is defining the future of left and green politics globally. Latin American leaders such as Morales and Chavez are increasingly calling for an ecosocialist transition.Drawing on the work of key thinkers such as Joel Kovel and John Bellamy Foster, Derek Wall provides an unique insider view of how ecosocialism has developed and a practical guide to focused ecosocialist action. A great handbook for activists and engaged students of politics. Notes Comprehensive survey of a growing political ideology. Author Biography Derek Wall is the author of numerous books including Elinor Ostroms Rules for Radicals (Pluto, 2017), Economics After Capitalism (Pluto, 2015), The Rise of the Green Left (Pluto, 2010) and The Sustainable Economics of Elinor Ostrom (Routledge, 2014). He teaches Political Economy at Goldsmiths College, University of London and was International Co-ordinator of the Green Party of England and Wales. Table of Contents Foreword by Hugo Blanco1. Why Ecosocialism? 2. The real climate change swindle3. An ecosocialist manifesto4. The ecosocialist challenge5. Ecosocialism in Latin America6. Slow the train!7. Resources for RevolutionBibliographyAppendix 1: The Belem Ecosocialist DeclarationAppendix 2: The Headcorn Declaration from Green Left.Index Review For too long the official left has ignored, even attacked ecology. We should be grateful to Derek Wall. It is time to recognise that the rights of people rest on the rights of Mother Earth. And this book helps us move in that direction -- Vandana Shiva, Director of the Foundation for Science, Technology, and Ecology, New Delhi; author, activist, and winner of the Alternative Nobel PrizeThere is no one more tuned in to the great range of struggles for ecosocialism across the world and more capable of presenting them in practical and down-to-earth terms than Derek Wall -- Joel Kovel, author of The Enemy of Nature (2nd Edition, 2007)With our planet in the grip of a severe environmental crisis we should never tire of seeking fresh alternatives. And, with so many our environmental problems being caused and sustained by an unrelenting demand for economic growth, Derek Walls The Rise of the Green Left sets out a new political agenda of huge significance. Highly recommended -- Caroline Lucas, MP, Leader of the Green PartyEasily the most important book on this subject - an essential guide for anyone interested in how politics and ecology can come together to solve the most pressing issues of our times -- Salma Yaqoob, Leader of the Respect Party, UKMandatory reading for social, labour, and environmental activists and every concerned person, perhaps no place more than in the politically circumscribed and insular United States. The growth of the global Green Left is hopeful news and coming just in time -- Howie Hawkins, co-founder of the Green Party in the United States and editor of Independent Politics: The Green Party Strategy DebateA guide to activism and a manifesto that deserves to be read by everyone who wants a better world. Walls insightful work clearly shows what ecosocialism is, how it has grown and how it can mount a real challenge to capitalist ecocide -- Ian Angus, editor of ClimateAndCapitalism.com; author of The Global Fight for Climate JusticeDerek Wall has done us all a great service by documenting this urgently important development in world politics -- Derrick OKeefe, Co-Chair Canadian Peace Alliance and Contributing Editor to SocialistVoice.ca Review Quote With our planet in the grip of a severe environmental crisis we should never tire of seeking fresh alternatives. And, with so many our environmental problems being caused and sustained by an unrelenting demand for economic growth, Derek Walls The Rise of the Green Left sets out a new political agenda of huge significance. Highly recommended. Details ISBN0745330363 Author Derek Wall Year 2010 ISBN-10 0745330363 ISBN-13 9780745330365 Media Book Format Paperback Publisher Pluto Press Short Title RISE OF THE GREEN LEFT Pages 208 Residence US Imprint Pluto Press Subtitle Inside the Worldwide Ecosocialist Movement Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 320.58 UK Release Date 2010-09-08 AU Release Date 2010-09-08 NZ Release Date 2010-09-08 Publication Date 2010-09-08 Alternative 9780745330372 Illustrations 8 b&w photographs Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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ISBN-13: 9780745330365
Book Title: The Rise of the Green Left
Number of Pages: 208 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: The Rise of the Green Left: inside the Worldwide Ecosocialist Movement
Publisher: Pluto Press
Publication Year: 2010
Subject: Economics, Geography & Geosciences, Politics
Item Height: 198 mm
Item Weight: 227 g
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Author: Derek Wall
Item Width: 129 mm
Format: Paperback