Routledge - Ecology and the Literature of the British Left

Explore the connection between social movements and environmental thought in Ecology and the Literature of the British Left: The Red and the Green. Published by Routledge, this collection examines how social and ecological agendas work together through various eras of radical writing. Moving beyond early ecocriticism that often ignored societal divisions, this book addresses the perspectives of ecofeminism, environmental justice, and social ecology. These fields suggest that the social, economic, and environmental aspects of our world are part of a single, connected process. Contributors in this volume trace the roots of modern left-wing thought and the development of an environmental sensibility. By reading from the Romantic period through to the present day, readers gain a deep understanding of how radical literature has shaped our view of the natural world and social justice.