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Should women see a relationship between patriarchal oppression and the destruction of Nature in the name of profit and progress? How can they counter the violence inherent in these processes? Should they look to a link between the women's movement and other social movements? The authors offer an analysis of such issues from a unique North-South perspective. They critique prevailing economic theories, conventional concepts of women's emancipation, the myth of 'catching up' development, the philosophical foundations of modern science and technology, and the omission of ethics when discussing so many questions including advances in reproductive technology. In constructing their own ecofeminist epistemology and methodology, they look at movements advocating consumer liberation, subsistence production and sustainability , and argue for an acceptance of limits and reciprocity and the endless commoditification of needs.-- From publisher's description

This anthology situates the cultural and literary theories of ecofeminism in an interdisciplinary and global dialogue. It brings ecofeminism into conversation with several areas of inquiry, including ecocriticism, postcolonialism, geography, environmental law, religion, geoengineering, systems thinking, family therapy, and environmental justice

The development of feminist theology in Latin America -- Sources of ecofeminism -- Ecofeminism's roots in other feminist movements -- Ecofeminist theology -- Charting the change : reflections of Latin American women -- Challenges for the future

1. Introduction -- 2. Ecofeminism and systems theory -- 3. Comparing and contrasting ecofeminism and systems thinking -- 4. Principles of feminist-systems thinking -- 5. Case study 1 : exploring FST principles in community development : the carrot on a stick early health intervention program -- 6. Case study 2 : the yarrabah kinship gardens -- 7. Case study 3 : evaluating changes : community awareness growth and change -- 8. Case study 4 : greening the economy : mapping and identifying ways to transform a regional economy -- 9. Drawing conclusions and the value of the feminist-systems thinking framework.

The neoliberal environmental governance of river conservation, coupled with the organizational modernization imposed and sustained by the European Union's water directives, engenders Other Spaces of feminist ecological alignment. The riparian landscapes of urban cities are manifestations of political and ideological rationalities operating under the constraints of capitalist markets, and are saturated by the contradictions of neoliberal environmental science. Neoliberal rationalities configur

Ecofeminism and literature / Patrick D. Murphy -- Chinese literature and ecofeminism / Chan Kit-sze Amy -- Taiwanese literature and ecofeminism / Peter I-min Huang -- Philippine literature and ecofeminism / Christian Jil Benitez -- Vietnamese literature and ecofeminism / Quynh H. Vo -- Australian literature an decofeminism / Melanie Duckwroth -- Tamil literature and ecofeminism / Chitra Sankaran and Gayatri Thanu Pillai -- Hindi literature and ecofeminism / Sangita Patil -- Bengali literature and ecofeminism / Abhik Gupta -- African literature and ecofeminism / Nicole Anae -- Arabic literature and ecofeminism / Pervine Elrefaei -- Turkish literature and ecofeminism / Hatice Övgü Tüzün -- Slovene literature and ecofeminism / Katja Plemenitaš -- Latin literature and ecofeminism / Artemis Archontogeorgi and Charilaos N. Michalopoulos -- Francophone literature and ecofeminism / Giulia Champion -- Spanish literature and ecofeminism / Irene Sanz Alonso -- South American literature and ecofeminism / Nicolás Campisi -- Brazilian literature and ecofeminism / Izabel F.O. Brandão -- Native American and First Nations literature and ecofeminism / Benay Blend -- Icelandic literature and ecofeminism / Auður Aðalsteinsdóttir -- Nordic literature and ecofeminism / Katarina Leppänen -- Estonian literature and ecofeminism / Julia Kuznetski and Kadri Tüür -- English literature and ecofeminism / Rebekah Taylor-Wiseman -- Welsh literature and ecofeminism / Michelle Deininger -- Activism and ecofeminist literature / Sunaina Jain -- Animal studies and ecofeminist literature / Lesley Kordecki -- Cultural studies and ecofeminist literature / Nicole Anae -- Disability and ecofeminist literature / Nicole A. Jacobs -- Gender essentialism and ecofeminist literature / Asmae Ourkiya -- Hegemonic masculinity and ecofeminist literature / Lydia Rose -- Intersectionality and ecofeminist literature / Chan Kit-sze Amy -- Material ecocriticism and ecofeminist literature / Başak Aǧin -- Postcolonial literature and ecofeminism / Ash Deǧirmenci Altin -- Posthuman literature and ecofeminism / Kerim Can Yazgünoǧlu -- Postmodern literature and ecofeminism / Karen Ya-Chu Yang -- Race and ecofeminist literature / Rebekah Taylor-Wiseman -- Sentimental ecology and ecofeminist literature / Richard Magee -- Gothic fiction and ecofeminism / Anja Höing -- Romantic literature and ecofeminism / Kaitlin Mondello -- Victorian literature and ecofeminism / Nicole C. Dittmer -- Children's fiction and ecofeminism / Anja Höing -- Young adult fiction and ecofeminism / Michelle Deininger -- Mystery and detective fiction and ecofeminism / Casey A. Cothran -- Climate fiction and ecofeminism / Iris Ralph -- Science fiction and ecofeminism / Deirdre C. Byrne -- Fantasy and ecofeminism / Rhian Waller -- Travel writing and ecofeminism / Lenka Filipova -- Autobiography and ecofeminism / K.M. Ferebee -- Poetry and ecofeminism / Andrew David King.

Ecofeminism is defined as a unique academic discipline, theoretical framework, and political and philosophical movement centred around both environmental and feminist concerns. With a special focus on education and underrepresented geographical locations, Ecofeminism on the Edge: Theory and Practice is an inclusive collection of theories, discourses, art, identities, and practices related to this discipline. Expert contributors collaborate with junior scholars and early-stage researchers to demonstrate the compatibilities between different generations, academic backgrounds, political views, and gender perspectives for a holistic, globally conscious approach to ecofeminism and ecofeminist studies. Chapters focus on regions not yet represented in this discipline as well as emerging educational practices to provide a truly inclusive approach to the many creative solutions ecofeminism offers. Topics explored include promoting ecofeminisms plural as potential solutions for environmental and social crises, gender inequality, labour issues, and capitalism. An interdisciplinary approach to an interdisciplinary field, Ecofeminism on the Edge: Theory and Practice understands ecofeminism as a connective point between issues of gender and the environment, one with strong solutional potential for two distinct, yet often interconnected, fields.