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Seeing Green: The Politics of Ecology Explained
"The Greens seem to be almost the only movement that wants to go "right now" to the "deregulation" after 68, and that is trying to do it en masse...
The Greens are stubbornly trying to change their lives on every level, regardless of the fact that they are presented with lighthearted images of "nice guys" by the "regular" parties and their supporting media.
From dressing to feeding; from the importance they attach to ecology to the relations between men and women; They are trying to build new relations in many areas, from their understanding of democracy to their sensitivity in opposing militarism.
Due to industrialization/growth policies that do not take into account the future, natural life was destroyed by experiencing a terrible production/consumption frenzy; Today, when the ecological balance of the world begins to deteriorate to such an extent that it threatens all humanity without recognizing "boundaries" and "ideology", only the Greens show the necessary sensitivity to these issues.
"Green Politics" is a study showing that greens develop surprisingly mature views despite all the handicap of being new.
Every year, 40 million tons of sulfur mixes with the atmosphere in Europe and spreads to the whole world through rains.
- The USA has the power to destroy all USSR cities 40 times with its weapons. The USSR can do the same job 25 times for the USA.
– According to 1983 figures, 1 million dollars is spent for armament every 1 minute.
An average of 1330 people have died every day in wars since 1960.
– 1/4 of the scientists in the world (500,000 people) work in research that will develop the weapons industry.
“...this book is an inevitable opportunity for the reader who wants to learn something and have an idea about greens and the green movement.” Dot
“Green Politics is not only a different analysis of ecology policy, but rather strikingly reveals the experience and knowledge of a person who has tried and enriched with the green perspective in all areas of life, at all levels.” tempo "
The Greens are stubbornly trying to change their lives on every level, regardless of the fact that they are presented with lighthearted images of "nice guys" by the "regular" parties and their supporting media.
From dressing to feeding; from the importance they attach to ecology to the relations between men and women; They are trying to build new relations in many areas, from their understanding of democracy to their sensitivity in opposing militarism.
Due to industrialization/growth policies that do not take into account the future, natural life was destroyed by experiencing a terrible production/consumption frenzy; Today, when the ecological balance of the world begins to deteriorate to such an extent that it threatens all humanity without recognizing "boundaries" and "ideology", only the Greens show the necessary sensitivity to these issues.
"Green Politics" is a study showing that greens develop surprisingly mature views despite all the handicap of being new.
Every year, 40 million tons of sulfur mixes with the atmosphere in Europe and spreads to the whole world through rains.
- The USA has the power to destroy all USSR cities 40 times with its weapons. The USSR can do the same job 25 times for the USA.
– According to 1983 figures, 1 million dollars is spent for armament every 1 minute.
An average of 1330 people have died every day in wars since 1960.
– 1/4 of the scientists in the world (500,000 people) work in research that will develop the weapons industry.
“...this book is an inevitable opportunity for the reader who wants to learn something and have an idea about greens and the green movement.” Dot
“Green Politics is not only a different analysis of ecology policy, but rather strikingly reveals the experience and knowledge of a person who has tried and enriched with the green perspective in all areas of life, at all levels.” tempo "
249 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1984
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Jonathon Porritt
45 books17 followersJonathon Porritt, Co-Founder of Forum for the Future, is an eminent writer, broadcaster and campaigner on sustainable development. Established in 1996, Forum for the Future is now the UK's leading sustainable development charity, with 70 staff and over 100 partner organisations, including some of the world's leading companies.
In addition, Jonathon is President of Population Matters, President of The Conservation Volunteers and a Director of Collectively (an online platform celebrating sustainable innovation). He was formerly Director of Friends of the Earth (1984-90), co-chair of the Green Party (1980-83), of which he is still a member, a Trustee of World Wildlife Fund UK (1991-2005) and between 2000-2009 he was Chair of the UK Sustainable Development Commission, providing high-level advice to Government Ministers. Jonathon was installed as the Chancellor of Keele University in February 2012 and he received a CBE in January 2000 for services to environmental protection.
In addition, Jonathon is President of Population Matters, President of The Conservation Volunteers and a Director of Collectively (an online platform celebrating sustainable innovation). He was formerly Director of Friends of the Earth (1984-90), co-chair of the Green Party (1980-83), of which he is still a member, a Trustee of World Wildlife Fund UK (1991-2005) and between 2000-2009 he was Chair of the UK Sustainable Development Commission, providing high-level advice to Government Ministers. Jonathon was installed as the Chancellor of Keele University in February 2012 and he received a CBE in January 2000 for services to environmental protection.
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June 15, 2017
A classic of Green philosophy. Which clearly and easily explains the various difficulties we face and the solutions offered by ecological politics. It is sad that now over thirty years later that this message is still not getting through to most people, and hence these solutions are for the most part still relevant and radical.
July 7, 2021
No education, written or televised journalism, or political broadcast has so clearly, enjoyably and stirringly explained the 'politics of ecology' to me. While I've held political views for as long as I've been able to vote (admittedly much more loosely in the early years), politics itself has always been a struggle to wrap my head around. Words like 'manifesto', 'policies' and 'taxation' would ping off my brain with vigour, nothing would stick. But this did. I was able to read and understand thoughts and beliefs I've held for a long time but could never articulate or fully understand, and was able to read about them in practice. This book begins by Porritt stating that he realises "there is nothing new in what we are saying", and I think that's something that makes this book so striking. Written in 1984, it, like Rachel Carson's Silent Spring which had a similar effect after reading, is all the more necessary, urgent and validated by its relevance today. So many underlined sections. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking towards a new way of life on earth, beyond the constraints of 'capitalism' or 'communism', beyond 'industrialism' and the illogical quest for endless economic growth. This book will passionately and simultaneously raise levels of rage and hope. It's all about balance.
October 13, 2020
This book helped coalesce my ecological & environmental ideas and confirmed that the Green Party (might have been the Ecology Party way back in 1986-7) best fitted my political beliefs.
Joined a short while after finishing this book and I’m still a member (moved to Life membership around 2005-6) and will be until I die.
Joined a short while after finishing this book and I’m still a member (moved to Life membership around 2005-6) and will be until I die.
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