The book explores feminist and activist perspectives, challenging gender essentialisms while integrating critical animal studies and environmental justice. It employs a posthumanist, queer feminist methodology, drawing from feminist science and anticolonial studies to address contemporary ecopolitical issues. Through this lens, it aims to deepen discussions on the interconnectedness of gender, environment, and activism.
Exploring the concept of home, Greta Gaard reflects on the deep connection between identity and place through personal essays set against the backdrop of diverse landscapes in the American West. Her journey traverses various seasons and environments, revealing how childhood experiences and adult relocations shape one's sense of belonging. Gaard redefines "home" as an active process of engagement with both people and the environment, illustrating how these relationships influence personal growth and community transformation.
The book explores the evolution of ecofeminism and Green politics, tracing their roots from grassroots origins to their roles in the 1996 Green presidential campaign. Through personal experiences and extensive research, Greta Gaard examines the intersections of feminism, environmentalism, and social activism, highlighting key movements such as the feminist peace and animal liberation movements. She analyzes the transformation of the Green movement into a political entity, addressing the internal debates and factions that emerged, and contextualizes these developments within broader social movements of the late twentieth century.
Discusses the relationships among human begins, the natural environment, and nonhuman animals. This book rejects the nature/culture dualism of patriarchal thought and locates animals and humans within nature. Among the issues addressed are the conflicts between Green politics and ecofeminism, various applications of ecofeminist theory, and more.