It is widely understood that the burdens of ecological destruction are borne disproportionately by working-class and poor communities, both through illness and disease caused by pollutants and through the depletion of natural resources from which they make a living. Yet, consistently, the voices of the working class are the most marginalized, excluded, and silenced when discussing how to address ecological concerns and protect the environment from future destruction. Both mainstream environmental groups, such as the Sierra Club and Greenpeace, and radical environmentalists, such as EarthFirst!, are reluctant to engage with working-class and poor communities, often viewing blue-collar workers as responsible for the destruction these groups are trying to prevent. In Green Syndicalism, Shantz issues a call to action to the environmental movement and labor activists, particularly rank and file workers, to join forces in a common struggle to protect the environment from capitalism, corporate greed, and the extraction of resources. He argues for a major transformation to address the "jobs versus the environment" rhetoric that divides these two groups along lines of race and class. Combining practical initiatives and theoretical perspectives, Shantz offers an approach that brings together radical ecology and revolutionary unionism in a promising vision of green politics. Green syndicalists work as coalitions to increase community-based economics and productive decision making that encourages the participation of all stakeholders in the process. Drawing, in part, on his own experiences growing up in a working-class family and organizing within radical ecology and labor movements, Shantz charts a path that accesses the commonalities between these groups in an effort to take on the forces that destroy the environment, exploit people, and harm their communities.

It is widely understood that the burdens of ecological destruction are borne disproportionately by working-class and poor communities, both through illness and disease caused by pollutants and through the depletion of natural resources from which they make a living. Yet, consistently, the voices of the working class are the most marginalized, excluded, and silenced when discussing how to address ecological concerns and protect the environment from future destruction. Both mainstream environmental groups, such as the Sierra Club and Greenpeace, and radical environmentalists, such as EarthFirst!, are reluctant to engage with working-class and poor communities, often viewing blue-collar workers as responsible for the destruction these groups are trying to prevent. In Green Syndicalism, Shantz issues a call to action to the environmental movement and labor activists, particularly rank and file workers, to join forces in a common struggle to protect the environment from capitalism, corporate greed, and the extraction of resources. He argues for a major transformation to address the "jobs versus the environment" rhetoric that divides these two groups along lines of race and class. Combining practical initiatives and theoretical perspectives, Shantz offers an approach that brings together radical ecology and revolutionary unionism in a promising vision of green politics. Green syndicalists work as coalitions to increase community-based economics and productive decision making that encourages the participation of all stakeholders in the process. Drawing, in part, on his own experiences growing up in a working-class family and organizing within radical ecology and labor movements, Shantz charts a path that accesses the commonalities between these groups in an effort to take on the forces that destroy the environment, exploit people, and harm their communities.

Explores the relationship between society and the physical world through representation -- the artistic re-creation of the physical world -- which reflects interpretation.

Hybridity and Ideology analyzes the structure, development, and significance of political perspectives that mix or fuse the distinct beliefs, practices, and identities found in other ideologies—for example, hybrid worldviews such as liberal nationalism, ecosocialism, and anarchafeminism. Employing concepts and methods drawn from ideology studies, discourse theory, and cultural studies, Leonard Williams and Benjamin Franks explore the meaning of hybridity, the processes by which ideologies hybridize, and the political implications of the blended ideologies that result. Their hybrid inquiry fashions a theoretical vocabulary and framework for understanding and studying ideological hybridization. Using examples from a broad spectrum of ideologies, the book discusses the characteristic patterns by which hybrids are constructed from parent ideologies. It explores the operations and processes that enable hybrids to emerge from other ideologies and develop within social and political contexts. Lastly, it addresses how ideologies provide resources for political action and discusses the criteria for judging the success of hybrid ideologies. Hybridity and Ideology offers insight into the dynamic processes of hybridization central to ideological transformation and political change. It provides a helpful resource for students and researchers in political theory, cultural studies, and philosophy.

Narratives of anarchist and syndicalist history during the era of the first globalization and imperialism (1870-1930) have overwhelmingly been constructed around a Western European tradition centered on discrete national cases. This parochial perspective typically ignores transnational connections and the contemporaneous existence of large and influential libertarian movements in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. Yet anarchism and syndicalism, from their very inception at the First International, were conceived and developed as international movements. By focusing on the neglected cases of the colonial and postcolonial world, this volume underscores the worldwide dimension of these movements and their centrality in anti-colonial and anti-imperialist struggles. Drawing on in-depth historical analyses of the ideology, structure, and praxis of anarchism/syndicalism, it also provides fresh perspectives and lessons for those interested in understanding their resurgence today. Contributors are Luigi Biondi, Arif Dirlik, Anthony Gorman, Steven Hirsch, Dongyoun Hwang, Geoffroy de Laforcade, Emmet O'Connor, Kirk Shaffer, Aleksandr Shubin, Edilene Toledo, and Lucien van der Walt. With a foreword by Benedict Anderson.

Anarchism is by far the least broadly understood ideology and the least studied academically. Though highly influential, both historically and in terms of recent social movements, anarchism is regularly dismissed. Anarchism: A Conceptual Approach is a welcome addition to this growing field, which is widely debated but poorly understood. Occupying a distinctive position in the study of anarchist ideology, this volume – authored by a handpicked group of established and rising scholars – investigates how anarchists often seek to sharpen their message and struggle to determine what ideas and actions are central to their identity. Moving beyond defining anarchism as simply an ideology or political theory, this book examines the meanings of its key concepts, which have been divided into three categories: Core, Adjacent, and Peripheral concepts. Each chapter focuses on one important concept, shows how anarchists have understood the concept, and highlights its relationships to other concepts. Although anarchism is often thought of as a political topic, the interdisciplinary nature of Anarchism: A Conceptual Approach makes it of interest to students and scholars across the social sciences, liberal arts, and the humanities.

Discover the transformative insights of "Liberalism in International Relations," a must-have for any political science library. This thorough examination delves into the liberalist perspective that has shaped global politics, focusing on its principles, challenges, and evolving roles. Ideal for those seeking a comprehensive grasp of international relations and political dynamics. Chapters Highlights: 1: Liberalism in International Relations - Introduces the foundational concepts of liberalism and its impact on global politics. 2: Classical Liberalism - Traces the origins and early influences of classical liberalism on international theories. 3: International Relations Theory - Explores liberalism within broader theoretical frameworks, comparing it with other international relations theories. 4: Democratic Peace Theory - Examines the idea that democracies are less likely to conflict with each other and its implications for global peace. 5: Idealism in International Relations - Discusses idealist views emphasizing moral and ethical considerations in international policies. 6: Anarchy in International Relations - Analyzes how liberalism addresses challenges posed by the absence of a central authority. 7: Modern Liberalism - Provides an overview of contemporary liberalism and its advancements in international relations. 8: Liberal Institutionalism - Highlights the role of international institutions in fostering cooperation and stability. 9: Capitalist Peace - Explores the connection between economic interdependence and peace, and how capitalism influences stability. 10: International Trade and State Security - Investigates the impact of international trade on state security from a liberal perspective. 11: Political Philosophy - Contextualizes liberalism within broader philosophical debates and its influence on political theory. 12: Reassessing International Relations - Offers insights into how liberalism shapes global interactions and international relations. 13: State of Nature - Examines the concept of the state of nature and its implications for international order and liberal thought. 14: Marxist International Relations Theory - Compares liberalism with Marxist theories, highlighting key debates and contrasts. 15: Mixed Government - Analyzes the relevance of mixed government concepts to liberal theory and practice. 16: International Security - Evaluates how liberalism addresses security challenges in a globalized world. 17: Cosmopolitan Democracy - Investigates the potential of cosmopolitan democracy to transform international governance. 18: Complex Interdependence - Highlights how liberalism interprets the interconnected nature of global relations. 19: Political Philosophy of Immanuel Kant - Explores Kant's influence on liberal thought and its critical implications. 20: Index of Social and Political Philosophy - Organizes key concepts and debates related to liberalism in social and political philosophy. 21: Perpetual Peace: A Philosophical Sketch - Revisits Kant's work on perpetual peace and its relevance to liberal international relations theory. This essential text offers profound insights into liberalism's role in international politics, providing the analytical tools needed to navigate global complexities.

Explore the world of power dynamics with "Authority," a key addition to the "Political Science" series. This book delves into how authority functions across political systems, offering insights into its formation, maintenance, and challenges. Chapters: 1. Authority - Defines authority and its role in political systems. 2. Sovereignty - Examines the development and impact of sovereignty. 3. Totalitarianism - Analyzes the rise and control mechanisms of totalitarian regimes. 4. Statism - Investigates state power concentration and its effects on freedoms. 5. Legitimacy (political) - Explores principles of political legitimacy and authority acceptance. 6. Rational-legal authority - Discusses Max Weber's concept of rational-legal authority in bureaucracies. 7. Auctoritas - Looks at the Roman concept of auctoritas and its influence. 8. Carl Schmitt - Reviews Schmitt’s theories on sovereignty and authority. 9. Legitimation - Examines how authority is legitimized and its impact on stability. 10. The Origins of Totalitarianism - Analyzes factors leading to totalitarian regimes. 11. Political freedom - Investigates political freedom's relation to authority. 12. Deliberative democracy - Explores deliberative democracy principles and authority justification. 13. Bureaucrat - Understands the role of bureaucrats in maintaining authority. 14. Rebellion - Analyzes rebellion causes and effects on political change. 15. Social philosophy - Connects social philosophy with authority themes. 16. Alexandre Kojève - Examines Kojève’s contributions to authority and political theory. 17. Carl Joachim Friedrich - Explores Friedrich’s perspectives on authority. 18. Index of social and political philosophy articles - Provides reference to related philosophical discussions. 19. Index of philosophy of law articles - Offers insights into legal philosophies related to authority. 20. Comparison of Nazism and Stalinism - Compares totalitarian ideologies and their approach to authority. 21. Post-truth - Investigates the impact of post-truth on public perception and authority. "Authority" delivers theoretical and practical knowledge to enhance your understanding of power and governance. Invest in "Authority" to deepen your grasp of these critical concepts.