Politics of Nature: How to Bring the Sciences into Democracy

A Revolutionary Approach to Environmental Governance

In "Politics of Nature: How to Bring the Sciences into Democracy," renowned environmental scientist and political theorist Bruno Latour offers a groundbreaking new approach to environmental governance. Latour argues that the current environmental crisis is not simply a technical problem to be solved by experts, but a political problem that requires a fundamental rethinking of our relationship with nature.

The Failure of Traditional Environmentalism

Latour begins by critiquing traditional environmentalism, which he argues has failed to address the root causes of the environmental crisis. Traditional environmentalism, he argues, is based on a dualistic view of nature and society, in which nature is seen as something separate from and external to human society. This view has led to a focus on protecting nature from human activity, rather than on understanding the complex interactions between nature and society.

A New Politics of Nature

Latour proposes a new politics of nature that is based on a relational ontology, in which nature and society are seen as co-constitutive. This view recognizes that human activity is part of nature, and that nature is constantly being shaped by human activity. Latour argues that we need to move beyond the traditional dualism of nature and society and develop a new understanding of the relationship between the two.

Bringing the Sciences into Democracy

Latour argues that the sciences have a crucial role to play in developing a new politics of nature. The sciences can help us to understand the complex interactions between nature and society, and they can provide us with the tools we need to address the environmental crisis. However, Latour also argues that the sciences need to be democratized, so that they are not simply used by experts to make decisions for the rest of us.

A Call to Action

"Politics of Nature" is a call to action for a new politics of nature that is based on a relational ontology and that brings the sciences into democracy. Latour argues that we need to fundamentally rethink our relationship with nature, and that we need to do so in a way that is both democratic and inclusive.

Why You Should Read This Book

"Politics of Nature" is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the environmental crisis and how to address it. Latour's groundbreaking new approach to environmental governance offers a way to move beyond the failures of traditional environmentalism and develop a new politics of nature that is both sustainable and just.

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