Green Politics" ... "Green politics" looks at contemporary green arguments, seeing them as direct descendants of a variety of nineteenth-century romantic and utopian movements. These put value, again, in non-material aspects of social life and offer a critique of current models of development and growth which rely on a narrow conception of economic factors. Rainbow acknowledges that this is a very important philosophical base. Nonethless, his response and suggestions for the way forward are pragmatic. Rainbow's argument is that the State, as well as individuals, must take a responsibility for a sustainable future. In order to attain this political influence, green activists need to adopt achievable and credible strategies for change. "Green politics" is a unique resource: it analyses green political movements in New Zealand and internationally; it analyses and evaluates current and past green philosophies; it offers practical suggestions towards gaining a sustainable future ..."--Back cover. |
Contents
Green Politics as Holistic Politics | 14 |
The Achievement of a Sustainable Society | 31 |
Concrete Tasks for a Green Future 55 | 55 |
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