Routledge Handbook of Ecocultural Identity

The Routledge Handbook of Ecocultural Identity explores the ecological turn in sociocultural understandings of self, focusing on planetary positionalities in flux in the Anthropocene. It offers original theory and research on identity, fostering, media, political sphere, and evolution, providing a resource for scholars, practitioners, and environmental communication.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 524 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Routledge Handbook of Ecocultural Identity takes a groundbreaking approach to understanding self within the context of the ecological turn. In this comprehensive volume, the editors present a diverse and insightful collection of original theory and research on the shifting planetary positions in the Anthropocene, a term coined by cultural ecologist David Abram as a new "epoch of humility." Spanning forty international authors, the Handbook offers a kaleidoscopic lens that explores key interdisciplinary inquiries.

Part I delves into the ecocultural nature of identity, expanding our understanding of who we are and how our ways of identifying shape earthly outcomes. It challenges prevailing notions of identity and highlights the interconnectedness of human beings with the environment.

Part II examines the fostering and cultivation of ecocultural identities, exploring how difference and spaces of interaction can be sources of environmental conviviality. It sheds light on the ways in which ecocultural identities are shaped and reproduced through social and cultural processes.

Part III explores the role of the media sphere in informing, challenging, and amplifying particular ecocultural identities. It examines how media representations shape public perceptions, influence political discourse, and contribute to the construction of environmental narratives.

Part IV delves into the constitutive power of ecocultural identities and examines how ecological forces shape the political sphere. It explores the ways in which ecological concerns are integrated into political decision-making processes and the challenges and opportunities that arise from this integration.

Part V showcases multiple and evolving ways in which ecocultural identities can evolve and transform, highlighting pathways toward reciprocal surviving and thriving. It explores the potential for ecocultural identities to adapt and respond to the changing environmental conditions of our time.

The Routledge Handbook of Ecocultural Identity serves as an invaluable resource for scholars, teachers, students, environmental activists, and practitioners engaged in ecological and sociocultural regeneration. Its comprehensive coverage of topics and interdisciplinary approach make it a must-read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the complex relationship between identity, environment, and sustainability.

In recognition of its significant contributions to the field, the Handbook has been awarded the 2020 Book Award by the National Communication Association's (USA) Environmental Communication Division. This prestigious accolade further highlights the Handbook's importance in advancing our understanding of ecocultural identity and its potential for shaping a more sustainable and just future.

Weight: 966g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032336275