The role of ecologism in the ideological and socio-political life in the second half of the twentieth century Cover Image

Роль екологізму в ідеологічному та суспільно-політичному житті другої половини ХХ століття
The role of ecologism in the ideological and socio-political life in the second half of the twentieth century

Author(s): Olena Postol
Subject(s): Recent History (1900 till today), Environmental and Energy policy, Environmental interactions
Published by: Національна академія керівних кадрів культури і мистецтв
Keywords: ecology; ecologism; "greens"; environmentalism; moderalism; freeganism; nimbyism; ecoterrorism;

Summary/Abstract: The article reviews the rise of the "green" ideology and movement of the ecologism. There were defined its theoretical and political origins, and noted different factions among the "greens". The author explained the practical impact of "green" organizations to improve environmental practices. There was revealed the essence of the environmental criticism from leftist and rightist opponents. There was analyzed the ground of deployment of "green" movement in the Soviet Union and its political and non-economical aspects.

  • Issue Year: 2011
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 190-195
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: Ukrainian