Radical Ecopsychology

<p><b>Expanded new edition of a classic examination of the psychological roots of our ecological crisis.</b></p><p>Personal in its style yet radical in its vision <i>Radical Ecopsychology Second Edition</i> 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 book's initial publication a decade ago and a look at the challenges that lie ahead.</p>