Radical Environmentalism

John Cianchi is a Research Associate in the School of Social Sciences at the University of Tasmania, Australia.

“Radical Environmentalism: Nature, Identity and More-Than-Human Agency, John Cianchi explores the processes by which radical environmentalists come to understand, connect, communicate and fight for nature. … The author also uses socio-scientific writing to root the work in disciplines from green criminology to environmental sociology and dedicates much text to explaining his methodological approaches. … Non-academics, students and researchers more familiar with quantitative approaches will all find this book approachable and helpful for understanding new methodologies and inquiries.” (Michelle L. Lute, Criminal Law and Criminal Justice, clcjbooks.rutgers.edu, January, 2018)“This is an important book that illuminates the character of radical environmental activism, opening a window into the experiences of those involved. … the book will be of interest to readers due to its rich consideration of the radical environmentalist experience.” (Thomas O’Brien, Social Movement Studies, February, 2016)

• 1. Defending nature 2. What is nature doing: radical environmentalism and the role of nature 3. Nature, identity and more-than-human agency 4. "I talked to my tree and he talked back": activism, nature and meaning making 5. Encounters with activists 6. Radicalisation: activist journeys to direct action campaigning 7. Transcendence: experiences of nature that transform activist identity 8. Connection: the formation of relationships with nature 9. Communication: dialogic relationships with animals, plants and landscapes 10. Grief from the destruction of nature 11. Alive to the world: interconnection, kinship and responsibility