University of Wales Press Green Thought in German Culture

"Thinking Green" is now part of the very fabric of life in Germany. Both politics and daily life are informed by considerations which were hitherto unknown. This volume considers the emergence and development of green ideas in Germany, and analyzes the part played by green thought in the arts, including literature, drama, film, popular fiction, architecture, philosophy and other cultural arenas. In so doing, it explores the formative roles that writers, artists and other cultural actors have played in disseminating and criticizing green ideas. Review ". . . an engaging eclectic introduction to the intersection of Green ideas and culture . . . The necessarily brief scope of this review cannot do justice to this fine volume, which is certain to form the cornerstone for any new exploration in this field." -The Year's Work in Modern Language Studies-- "The Year's Work in Modern Language Studies" ". . . one will find the phenomenon of German green consciousness and debate increasingly, if not comprehensively, contextualised and engaged with here . . . it shows academics in the humanities doing what they should do best - contributing productively to cultural debate and raising consciousness of vital issues." -Journal of Area Studies-- "Journal of Area Studies" "The book should be valued as a stimulating reference book for humanistic approaches to environmental studies." -Environmental Politics-- "Environmental Politics" About the Author Colin Riordan is a British academic who has been President and Vice-Chancellor at Cardiff University since 1 September 2012.