Publisher's Synopsis
"This book addresses the intertwined environmental, social, economic, and political dimensions of transformation in the context of escalating ecological crises such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource depletion. It investigates how environmentalism has evolved, examining the intersections with social justice, cultural shifts, technological advancements, and global governance. The opening chapter offers a historical overview, tracing environmentalism's development from the 19th-century conservation movements to the contemporary climate action movement. This context reveals how environmental priorities and strategies have adapted over time, particularly in response to industrialization and globalization. Subsequent chapters explore the theoretical foundations of environmentalism, highlighting various frameworks such as deep ecology, ecofeminism, and political ecology. These theoretical insights provide a basis for understan
