Earth Polyphony: Law, Ecocriticism, and Eco-activism in Postcolonial India

Suhaasini Vincent's Earth Polyphony explores ecocriticism's theory and its relevance in the global paradigm of climate change, highlighting how a polyphony of voices can affect law and decision-making in the Anthropocene. She explores the 'material turn,' 'animal turn,' and 'narrative turn' to highlight how law meets literature, prompts eco-activism, and influences judicial activism worldwide.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 22 February 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Suhasini Vincent's "Earth Polyphony" delves into the theory of ecocriticism and its significance in the context of climate change. Vincent demonstrates how a diverse range of voices can shape law and decision-making in the Anthropocene era, drawing parallels to Bakhtinian polyphony where multiple perspectives coexist despite differences. Vincent contends that both the material and non-material worlds possess rich stores of knowledge that inspire ecocritical writers to employ innovative expressive techniques. She explores the "material turn," the "animal turn," and the "narrative turn" to illustrate how law intersects with literature, fosters eco-activism, and how these interconnected narratives influence each other to ignite judicial activism in various global forums.

Weight: 594g
Dimension: 236 x 159 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781666951561