Ecology (Key Concepts in Critical Theory)

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Summary: Best collection of environmental philosophies on the market
Review: Merchant's book covers themes that are common to many environmental readers - deep ecology, ecofeminism, and environmental justice. Where this book excels is its treatment of important, though neglected topics - the Frankfurt's School's critical theory, social ecology, spirituality, and postmodern science. The critical theory section, which includes articles by Horkheimer and Adorno, Marcuse, Leiss, and Eckersley are perhaps the most important contribution of this collection. This edited volume would benefit from a greater attention to international perspectives, especially the developing world and nonwestern religions. There is some attention to these theme as well.