It is a landmark in the field of environmental labour studies.” (Wendy Harcourt, International Institute of Social Studies, Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, editor of: Feminist Political Ecology and the Economics of Care – In search of Economic Alternatives) It brings together a remarkable range of theoretical approaches and experiences that embraces Marxism, feminism, post-materialism, environmentalism as well trade unionism making this a truly cutting-edge collection. “I highly recommend this nuanced and engaging Handbook that analyses in-depth how capitalism produces nature and nature produces capitalism.
The book is remarkable for its range of international coverage and offers a striking contribution to this emerging field.” (Miriam Glucksmann, Department of Sociology, University of Essex, author of Women on the Line) “What an impressive and invaluable resource, providing major theoretical insights into the relation between labour, the environment and ‘nature’, on the basis of detailed studies of historical developments and current struggles across the globe. This book challenges us to think about Just Transition in radical ways, contesting existing unequal power relations and laying the foundations for new forms of democratic control.” (Alana Dave, International Transport Workers Federation, Urban Transport Director) “Inspiring reading for trade unionists and all activists engaging in struggles against climate catastrophe, and building transformative models for social, economic and climate justice. It is an excellent guide to assist effective efforts to mitigate climate change.” (Verity Burgmann, Monash University, Australia, author of Green Bans, Red Union) Its wide-ranging and thought-provoking essays showcase the interdisciplinary, international, engaged research that focuses on the ecological agency of working people: rural and urban waged and unwaged subsistence, service, industrial and extractive. A sustainable future for our planet cannot be achieved without engaging workers.
“This pathbreaking, impressive collection presents and defines the crucially important emerging discipline of environmental labour studies.
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