The Intersectional Environmentalist

Name: The Intersectional Environmentalist
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781800812857
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How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet

By Leah Thomas

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The Intersectional Environmentalist by Leah Thomas explores the vital connection between social justice and environmentalism. The book delves into how environmental issues disproportionately affect marginalised communities and encourages inclusive activism that acknowledges these overlapping injustices. It's a call to action that weaves personal anecdotes and practical advice to inspire readers to engage in sustainable and equitable environmental action.
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Format: Hardback

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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring how environmental issues intersect with social justice and race. Leah Thomas offers an insightful perspective on creating inclusive and sustainable movements that address the needs and voices of marginalised communities. You'll find it compelling if you're passionate about politics and current affairs with a focus on equity in environmental activism.

The Intersectional Environmentalist

A radical and empowering primer for the next generation of activists.

A radical and empowering primer for the next generation of activists looking to create meaningful, inclusive and sustainable change

Description

Climate change is the great equaliser. Or is it?

In The Intersectional Environmentalist, activist and environmental scientist Leah Thomas shows how Black, Indigenous and People of Colour are unequally and unjustly impacted by climate change and environmental degradation - and argues that the fight for the planet lies in tandem with the fight for civil rights. In fact, one cannot exist without the other.

This book provides an accessible foundation in the theory, exploring everything from the birth of the environmental movement to Kimberle William Crenshaw's concept of intersectionality, 'mainstream feminism' to ecofeminism. It helps readers frame their experiences and those of their community, question concepts of privilege and ownership, and better understand how climate change impacts the most marginalised and how to help amplify their voices.

The Intersectional Environmentalist is a call to action, a guide to instigating change for all, and essential reading about the issue - and the movement - that will define a generation.

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The Intersectional Environmentalist by Leah Thomas is an impactful guide that calls for a more inclusive environmental movement. The book is praised for its comprehensive introduction to intersectional environmentalism, blending sustainability with social justice and giving a voice to underrepresented communities. It is both a manifesto and a practical guide, offering tools and strategies for young activists while framing the climate change discourse around protecting marginalised groups. The work is described as essential reading for those wishing to engage deeply with sustainable activism and the intersections of social and environmental concerns.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800812857

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Souvenir Press Ltd

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 354g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Leah Thomas is an eco-communicator (an environmentalist with a love for writing and creativity), based in California. She's passionate about advocating for and exploring the relationship between social justice and environmentalism. She first wrote about Intersectional Environmentalism in 2019, but gained international following after her post 'Environmentalists for Black Lives Matter' in 2020. She has written for Vogue and Elle, among other places, and has been featured in Harper's Bazaar, W Magazine, Domino, Glamour, Teen Vogue, and on numerous podcasts. She studied environmental science, and worked for the US National Park Service and Patagonia before becoming a full-time activist. This is her first book.