The Right to Nature

“Since the 2008 economic crisis, neo-liberal capitalism has intensified its onslaught on nature through accelerating resource extraction and privatizing the commons of nature. This book demonstrates exquisitely the havoc wrought by these infernal dynamics and charts possible terrains for thought and action that could lead to a more just and equitable society-nature relationship. A must read for all concerned with the dwindling rights of nature.” — Erik Swyngedouw, University of Manchester, UK

“This timely book offers an unprecedented synthesis of cutting-edge research and grassroots activism in pursuit of progressive environmentalism. An exemplar of radical praxis, it will be indispensable for scholars in a wide range of fields as well as activists and policymakers seeking greater conceptual clarity in their work.” — Robert Fletcher, Wageningen University, The Netherlands

“A much-needed and compelling account of how the alliance between critical scholarship and social struggles can radically reconfigure environmental policies worldwide. This book makes an outstanding contribution to research engaged in understanding, and supporting, alternatives to the neoliberal agenda.” — Stefania Barca, Center for Social Studies, University of Coimbra, Portugal

Elia Apostolopoulou is a Lecturer at the University of Cambridge, UK.

Jose A. Cortes-Vazquez is an InTalent senior researcher at the University of A Coruña, Spain.