Radical Ecopsychology Second Edition Psychology in the Service of Life 2nd Edition

Personal in its style yet radical in its vision Radical Ecopsychology Second Edition offers an original introduction to ecopsychology—an emerging field that ties the human mind to the natural world. In order for ecopsychology to be a force for social change Andy Fisher insists it must become a more comprehensive and critical undertaking. Drawing masterfully from humanistic psychology hermeneutics phenomenology radical ecology nature writing and critical theory he develops a compelling account of how the human psyche still belongs to nature. This daring and innovative book proposes a psychology that will serve all life providing a solid base not only for ecopsychological practice but also for a critical theory of modern society. In this second edition Fisher includes a new preface a new section looking back at the development of the field since the books initial publication a decade ago and a look at the challenges that lie ahead. Andy Fisher is a psychotherapist in private practice.