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The Politics of the Earth: Environmental Discourses, Third Edition, provides an accessible introduction to environmental politics by examining the ways in which people use language to discuss environmental issues. Leading scholar John S. Dryzek analyzes the various approaches that have dominated the field over the last three decades--approaches that are also likely to be influential in the future--including survivalism, environmental problem- solving, sustainability, and green radicalism. Dryzek examines and assesses the history, interplay, and impact of these perspectives, concluding with a plea for ecological democracy. An engaging writing style and helpful boxed material make this complex subject more understandable to students. New to This Edition Coverage of the most modern discourses, including discussions surrounding climate change More material on global environmental politics Updated and expanded examples, including more material on China Further discussion of environmental justice, with a particular focus on climate justice Reworked material on green radicalism, including coverage of new developments like transition towns and radical summits About the Author John S. Dryzek Professor of Political Science and Australian Research Council Federation Fellow, Australian National University. Table of Contents PART I. INTRODUCTION 1. Making Sense of Earth's Politics: A Discourse Approach PART II. GLOBAL LIMITS AND THEIR DENIAL 2. Looming Tragedy: Survivalism 3. Growth Forever: The Promethean Response PART III. SOLVING ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS 4. Leave it to the Experts: Administrative Rationalism 5. Leave it to the People: Democratic Pragmatism 6. Leave it to the Market: Economic Rationalism PART IV. THE QUEST FOR SUSTAINABILITY 7. Environmentally Benign Growth: Sustainable Development 8. Industrial Society and Beyond: Ecological Modernization PART V. GREEN RADICALISM 9. Changing People: Green Consciousness 10. Changing Society: Green Politics PART VI. CONCLUSION 11. Ecological Democracy