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 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: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

The Earth is in a state of crisis, a reality that we have long acknowledged. Amid the unfolding nightmare of "capitalism," it is evident and audible to witness the violence being perpetrated against our planet. To transcend the notion that humanity's purpose is to assert dominance over nature and embrace a renewed, integral understanding of humanity as firmly rooted within the biosphere, as advocated by anarchist political ecology, we must embark on a critical interrogation of the privileges, hierarchies, and human-centric frameworks 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 multifaceted set of hierarchies that underpin our perceptions of the world, and, most importantly, our place within it.

Within the pages of this volume, we explore the complexities and challenges posed by these dynamics, seeking to understand their origins, implications, and potential alternatives. We examine the ways in which these structures perpetuate inequality, oppression, and environmental degradation, while also highlighting the potential for resistance and transformation.

Through a combination of theoretical analysis, empirical research, and personal narratives, we aim to provide a comprehensive and interdisciplinary understanding of the crisis we face and the pathways toward a more just and sustainable world. By challenging the dominant narratives and power structures that perpetuate the status quo, we hope to inspire readers to become agents of change in their own lives and communities.

Ultimately, this book serves as a call to action, urging us to embrace the principles of anarchism as a means of dismantling the oppressive systems that dominate our world and building a more equitable and harmonious society. It is a reminder that we have the power to shape our destiny and create a better future for ourselves and generations to come.

Weight: 432g
Dimension: 153 x 230 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538161791