Global Political Ecology (original) (raw)

This article reviews the book "Global Political Ecology," edited by Richard Peet, Paul Robbins, and Michael J. Watts. It discusses the significance of political ecology in addressing contemporary environmental issues, emphasizing the dichotomy between recognized environmental problems and fragmented responses from government and society. The book comprises 19 chapters covering diverse themes such as urbanization, health, energy, and militarism, all while critiquing market-driven environmental management and proposing a more integrated understanding of socio-environmental dynamics.