Undoing Human Supremacy: Anarchist Political Ecology in the Face of Anthroparchy

The Earth is in crisis, and we must move beyond the idea of humanity as expressing its dominion over nature towards a renewed integral understanding of humanity as firmly located within the biosphere. Anarchism as a conceptual framework encourages us to contend with the multiple lines of difference, various iterations of privilege, and the manifold set of hierarchies that undergird our understandings of the world and our place within it.

Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 18 October 2021
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

The Earth is in a state of crisis, a fact that we have long been aware of. In the midst of the ongoing nightmare we refer to as "capitalism," it is evident to see and hear the violence being perpetrated against our planet. To transcend the notion that humanity's purpose is to assert its dominance over nature and move towards a renewed integral understanding of humanity as firmly situated within the biosphere, as demanded by anarchist political ecology, we must begin to interrogate the privileges, hierarchies, and human-centric frames that shape our ways of knowing and being in the world.

This book revolves around the notion that anarchism, as a conceptual framework, encourages us to confront the diverse lines of difference, the various iterations of privilege, and the myriad set of hierarchies that underpin our understandings of the world, and, crucially, our place within it.

Within this volume, we explore various perspectives and approaches that shed light on the complexities of anarchist thought and its implications for understanding our relationship with the natural world. We examine the challenges and opportunities presented by the concept of decentralization, the importance of community-based initiatives, and the role of social movements in shaping a more just and sustainable world.

Through our exploration, we hope to inspire readers to engage with the ideas presented and to consider how they can contribute to the ongoing struggle for a better future. We believe that by challenging the dominant narratives and structures that perpetuate inequality and environmental degradation, we can create a world that is more equitable, sustainable, and resilient.

Weight: 566g
Dimension: 262 x 250 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538159125