Guest, here is the blurb (the link I posted earlier seemed to have reverted back to another screen--must have been in a frame)

Postmodernism and the Environmental Conflict analyses the conjuction between the environmental crisis, the globalization of capitalism and the disintegration of the culture of modernity. Arran explains the paradox of growing concern for the environment and the paltry achievements of environmental movements. Through a critical analysis of philosophical approaches to the environmental crisis, a new orientation is presented which is designed to provide the necessary world-orientation in order for the environmental movement to succeed.

Different approaches to the environmental crisis are considered and contrasted to show that mainstream approaches which are based on economic theory, Marxist approaches and postmodern approaches utilizing insights from the poststructuralists are ultimately all defective. Arran argues that what is required is a new postmodern world-view, a new conception of the cosmos and a new understanding of the place of humanity within the cosmos. Postmodernism and Environmental Conflict draws on recent developments in natural philosophy, theoretical physics, biology and philosophical anthroplolgy to formulate this new world-view. This book is of value to those involved or interested in the environment or political philosophy.

This book examines how what they call "the globalization of capitalism" is working in a world with super rich people and super rich corporations. Whether you buy into postmodern theory or not, this is an excellent analysis of things as they have evolved in the world marketplace today. With the super rich corporations treating everyone else like so many cockroaches. The hook is the enviromental situation, which obviously affects everybody. But it seems that some really do live for today, regardless of how the world is treated or how many people die as a result of industrial abuse and neglect. It's pretty scary stuff.

Since you're not a member (yet?) you can't PM me, but I brought this book up online (it's in WebCat) at the university. It lists libraries that have it--your library can get it via Interlibrary Loan. I also found it through abebooks.com for $12 at a Montreal book store.

This book won't lessen your rage about what is happening in the world today.

SRS