Confronting environmental issues: social movements and political action

This chapter will:

outline and evaluate different theoretical explanations of ‘new’ social movements

consider the characteristics of environmentalism as a social movement

examine the strategies of political change adopted by environmentalists

contrast the differences between ‘North’ and ‘South’ environmental movements

compare the different priorities and strategies of the British and German green parties in examining the relationship of environmentalism to party politics

describe the aims and evaluate the tactics and effectiveness of a variety of social movement organizations