Peter Dickens
Reconstructing Nature
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415089227
- author:
- Peter Dickens
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis, Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 240
- Genre:
- Geography & Geosciences Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Reconstructing Nature: Alienation, Emancipation and the Division of Labour by Peter Dickens This book explores the complex relationship between the natural world and human society. It argues that our understanding of nature is deeply connected to our social structures, particularly the division of labour, which plays a key role in shaping our perception of the environment. Dickens draws on critical realist philosophy to challenge conventional approaches to environmental issues, focusing instead on production and its impact on ecological consciousness. By examining the interplay between knowledge, alienation, and the natural world, Dickens offers a nuanced perspective on how we can reorganise our understanding of the world in light of ecological concerns. Through this analysis, Dickens seeks to correct the emphasis of much environmental literature, highlighting the need for a more holistic approach that takes into account the production aspects of human activity.
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