The Environmentalism of the Poor

Explore the emerging fields of political ecology and ecological economics with The Environmentalism of the Poor. Author Joan Martinez-Alier examines the growing environmental justice movement and the impact of popular environmentalism and the environmentalism of the poor. He details numerous ecological distribution conflicts and shows how poor people often prioritize resource conservation, ultimately making the case that the environment is not a luxury for the wealthy, but a necessity for the less fortunate. With a compelling approach that combines the study of ecological conflicts and environmental valuation, this book is essential reading for academics, ecologists, and environmentalists alike.