a reader in environmental literature, philosophy, and politics Wall, Derek creator text bibliography enk London New York Routledge 1994 monographic eng

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273 p. ; 25 cm Charting the origins of the modern ecology movement over more than two thousand years, this volume gives a voice to those hidden from history, revealing "green" themes within artistic and scientific thought Ancient wisdom -- Ecology and early urban civilization -- The origins of environmental danger -- Theories of breakdown -- Putting the Earth first -- Gaia -- Philosophical holism -- The web of life -- Against growth -- Sustainable development -- The Frankenstein factor -- Peaceful protest -- The city and the country -- Eco-feminism -- Spititual awakenings -- Literary roots -- Green revolutionaries -- Green politics -- Utopia or else! Derek Wall Includes bibliographical references (pages 258-262) and index. Environmental policy History Environmental sciences Philosophy History Green movement History GE195 .W35 1994 041507925X 9780415079259 DLC 170313 20200628125557.0 b10575959 eng