Democracy and ecology. Analysis of the conditions of sustainability in high intensity capitalism

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  • Rafael Rodríguez-Prieto Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Sevilla, España

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46661/revintpensampolit.1880

Keywords:

ecology, sustainability, democracy, production

Abstract

Current and future interaction between humans and natural systems will impact significantly on society and the environment. This highlights the need to understand and research the nature of sustainability and develop new approaches to lifestyle, land use, development and industry. Understanding the true nature of a sustainable society and environment is a complex question that scholars are addressing across many sectors and disciplines. My paper is critical in a world that relies on non-renewable resources, such as fossil fuels, and puts increasing strain on ecosystems and natural resources. The environmental protection must seek to replace a narrow perspective with democratic action and cooperative participatory politics for common stewardship. Materialist sustainability is an alternative to the hegemonical approach to nature. We need to develop new strategies in order to produce goods and services in a sustainable way.

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Published

2016-03-17

How to Cite

Rodríguez-Prieto, R. (2016). Democracy and ecology. Analysis of the conditions of sustainability in high intensity capitalism. International Journal of Political Thought, 6, 395–418. https://doi.org/10.46661/revintpensampolit.1880

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Vol. 6 (2011): Volumen 6 (2011)

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Estudios Varios

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