The Politics of Permaculture
Understanding the intersection of sustainability and social change
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Pluto Press
Published:20th Jul '21
Should be back in stock very soon
This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Hardback£85.00(9780745342757)
This book explores the political dimensions of permaculture, offering insights into how it challenges conventional sustainability practices and fosters community resilience.
In The Politics of Permaculture, the author provides a comprehensive introduction to the intersection of permaculture and politics. This book is not just about sustainable practices; it delves into the underlying philosophies that drive the permaculture movement. The author, a respected figure within the community, draws on a wealth of interviews and case studies to illustrate how permaculture offers innovative solutions to pressing environmental issues. The work serves as a call to action, urging readers to rethink their relationship with nature and consider the societal structures that influence environmental degradation.
The book traces the origins of permaculture from its beginnings in 1970s Australia to its current global presence. It highlights how this movement has evolved, adapting to diverse cultural contexts while maintaining its core principles of sustainability and community. Through engaging narratives and insightful commentary, The Politics of Permaculture showcases the myriad ways in which permaculture practitioners are challenging the status quo and envisioning a more harmonious existence with the Earth.
As climate change and environmental crises escalate, the need for alternative ways of living becomes increasingly urgent. This book not only educates readers on the practical aspects of permaculture but also inspires them to participate in a broader social movement aimed at creating sustainable communities. The Politics of Permaculture is a vital resource for anyone interested in the future of our planet and the role of grassroots movements in shaping it.
'Based on decades of experience in the Global South and in the Global North, this concise book analyses the multiple dimensions of permaculture as a practice, an ethic, an experience, a worldview, a personal commitment and, for sure, a part of a social movement that will hopefully contribute to a deep change our world very much requires'
-- Geoffrey Pleyers, Vice-President of the International Sociological Association and author of 'Alter-Globalization: Becoming Actors in the Global Age' (Polity, 2011)'Some declare that permaculture is the biggest and fastest moving people's movement in the world. Terry Leahy gives us what is possibly the first permaculture book to examine thoroughly permaculture from a sociological point of view and its potential to undermine the systems driving Earth to degradation and immoral social inequity'
-- Rosemary Morrow, founder of the Blue Mountains Permaculture Institute and author of 'Permaculture Teaching Matters' (Permanent Publications, 2010)'Critical theorists often restrict themselves to criticizing the prevailing conditions of the system. They rarely turn a critical gaze on initiatives based in solidarity and aiming at transformation. Terry Leahy's book is not only a proof that this is fruitful but a proof that this pathway may lead us to widen the horizon of what transformation can mean'
-- Friederike Habermann, author of 'Ecommony: UmCARE zum Miteinander''Inspiring. [...] Crammed with lively interviews and grounded examples showing the relevance of the approach to the Global South, this volume is an invaluable contribution to the growing material on how we can still show ourselves to be truly sapiens, by being responsible stewards of a wonderful, life-celebrating world'
-- Ashish Kothari, founder of Kalpavriksh (Environmental Action Group) and co-editor of 'Pluriverse' (Tulika Books, 2019)'A valuable discussion, including connections with class, feminism, colonialism and differing ideas about social change'
-- Ted Trainer, author of 'Transition to a Just and Sustainable World' (Environbooks, 2010)'Permaculture has been described as 'a revolution disguised as organic gardening.' That may be so, but vision without political strategy can be empty. Terry Leahy explores the political significance and latent potential of permaculture, which is terrain that has been sorely neglected'
-- Samuel Alexander, Research Fellow, Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute and author of 'Wild Democracy: Degrowth, Permaculture, and the Simpler Way' (Simplicity Institute Publishing, 2017)'A lucid sociological analysis, arguing that the permaculture movement is multi-variegated and paradoxical. Highly recommended for readers who are looking for a concise overview of permaculture not only as an agricultural practice but as a pre-figurative experiment'
-- Hans A. Baer, University of Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute and author of 'Democratic Eco-Socialism as a Real Utopia: Transitioning to an Alternative World System' (Berghahn, 2017)'This is permaculture revealed in all its splendour [...] an invaluable approach for exploring future strategic pathways'
-- Noel Blencowe, long term Co-Team Leader, CERES Environmental Park, Melbourne'Important reflections on theories and practices to address the climate crisis, proving the important role of that progressive social movements have in the development of alternative knowledge'
-- Donatella Della Porta, Professor of Political Science and Dean of the Faculty of Political and Social Sciences at the Scuola Normale Superiore, Florence‘Helped deepen my understanding of the movement that has defined my life and shaped that of countless others. It is hard to imagine a better portrait of the movement’
-- David Holmgren, co-originator of the permaculture concept and author of ‘Permaculture OnISBN: 9780745342740
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 244g
256 pages