Practicing Social Ecology

‘At a time of ecological collapse and rising authoritarianism, when we desperately need new forms of social organization, this lively book provides a wonderfully accessible exposition of the foundational ideas of social ecology – and inspiring examples of its practice. A powerful call to action for all who believe we can, and must, create a more democratic and ecological society’

‘Practicing Social Ecology comes at a perfect time for our collective rethinking of how society can, and must, be reorganized so that all life can flourish with autonomy, horizontality, dignity and deep care. The theories and examples in this book guide us in our rethinking and remaking the world, not as a prescription, and still with translatable and grounded examples’

Eleanor Finley is a researcher at the University of Massachusetts, an associate of the Institute for Social Ecology (ISE), and an affiliated researcher at George Mason University, Next System Studies. She has published numerous articles on social ecology and related themes, such as Kurdish democratic confederalism, energy and environmental justice, and degrowth, and conducted dozens of workshops, talks, and lectures to diverse audiences in North America and Europe. She lives in Fairfax, Virginia.