Theory of Environmental Leadership

<p>In <i>A Theory of Environmental Leadership</i> Mark Manolopoulos draws on his original model of leading outlined in his cutting-edge book <i>Following Reason </i>to derive and develop the first properly systematic model of eco-leadership.</p><p>Suppose humanity’s relation with the Earth may be described in terms of leadership stages or modalities: once upon a time the Earth led or ruled humanity and now we humans rule or lead the Earth. When the Earth led the Earth flourished; now that humankind leads the Earth flounders - ecological crises multiply and intensify. However there might be a third stage or modality of leadership: humanity leading<i> for </i>the Earth leading in a way that allows the world including humans to re-flourish. What would be the nature of this truly <i>environmental</i> form of leadership? <i>A Theory of Environmental Leadership </i>identifies and critically analyzes the two basic and incompatible positions associated with the way we construe and interact with the non-human: anthropocentrism (human supremacism) and ecocentrism (ecological egalitarianism). By rigorously analyzing and leveraging this polarity this book outlines an innovative theory of eco-leadership together with some of its confronting-but-necessary measures. </p><p>Expansive and incredibly timely <i>A Theory of Environmental Leadership</i> is ideal for a range of audiences from scholars and students of environmental leadership studies to activists and policymakers. The book’s remarkable clarity and engaging character also makes it suitable for the general public. </p>