Murray Bookchin spent his life struggling for radical social change to achieve a more just and environmentally sustainable world. His body of social theory, known as social ecology, contains lessons about the psychological interconnectedness between human social hierarchy and maltreatment of nature. Janet Biehl's biography provides a valuable introduction to Bookchin's life and work. Key Words: Social ecology—Biography—Political engagement—Environmentalism—Anarchism—Bookchin.
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