Eco-Literature and Environmental Advocacy

Bridging Theory and Practice
Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-981-965301-0
Verlag: Springer Nature Singapore

Buch, Englisch, 273 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 598 g

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the power of eco-literature to inspire environmental activism and ethical stewardship. It uniquely blends literary analysis, environmental advocacy, and interdisciplinary perspectives to showcase how literature serves as a catalyst for global change. By integrating poetry, visual arts, and storytelling, the book provides readers with a unique, multidimensional approach to understanding the environmental crisis. It stands out for its global and cultural scope, drawing on Indigenous narratives and cross-cultural perspectives. It weaves together the works of eco-literary pioneers like Thoreau, Muir, and Leopold with contemporary authors such as Amitav Ghosh and Margaret Atwood. The book’s case studies offer practical insights into how eco-literature has influenced policy and activism, making it both an intellectual resource and a guide for real-world impact.

Through practical case studies, it offers insights into how eco-literature influences policy and activism, making it an essential resource for scholars, activists, and students. It serves as a bridge between academic theory and practical application. A valuable book for those interested in the intersection of literature, culture, and environmental justice, providing the tools needed to foster a more sustainable and ethical world.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Dasht Peyma, Nasser

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Ästhetik
• Geisteswissenschaften Literaturwissenschaft Literarische Gattungen
• Geisteswissenschaften Literaturwissenschaft Literaturtheorie: Poetik und Literaturästhetik
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Denkansätze und Ideologie der Umweltschützer
• Geisteswissenschaften Literaturwissenschaft Literarische Stoffe, Motive und Themen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.- Chapter 1. Foundations of Eco-Literature.- Chapter 2. The Emergence of Contemporary Eco-Literature.- Chapter 3. Themes in Eco-Literature.- Chapter 4. Cultural Perspectives in Eco-Literature.- Chapter 5. Case Studies in Eco-Literature.- Chapter 6. Eco-Literature and the Arts.- Chapter 7. Challenges and Opportunities in Eco-Literature.

Über Autor(innen)

Nasser Dasht Peyma is Professor and Senior Research Scholar at Shoolini University, with extensive experience in English language and literature. He holds a Ph.D. from Panjab University and has held numerous prestigious positions, including Chairperson of the English Department at Islamic Azad University. A recipient of several academic awards, Dr. Peyma’s research spans postcolonial literature, eco-literature, and translation studies. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and is recognized for his work on the intersection of literature, culture, and environmental activism. His latest book, Green Pages: The Power of Eco-Literature, reflects his commitment to exploring the ethical and literary dimensions of environmentalism.