Description: 1. Introduction: Unearthing Theoretical Convergence Introduction Divisions of IR Theory Divisions of Ecological Thought An Ecological Reading of IR Theory: Some Guidelines Conclusion 2. Ecological Thought: A Synopsis Introduction Utilititarian Ecology Philosophical Roots Utilitarian Anti-Environmentalism Conservation Assessment Authoritarian Ecology Ecology and the Green Leviathan Ecofacism Gaia and Misanthropic Ecology Assessment Radical Ecology Selected Sources of Radical Ecological Thought Deep Ecology Social Ecology The Status of Ecosocialism Ecofeminism Assessment Conclusion 3. Realism and Ecology Introduction Evolution of the Realist Worldview Addressing Realist Tenets The Realist Ontology of Conflict Realism and Heirarchy Realism and Homogeneity Materialism and Immutability Realism as Reductionist Epistmeology An Ecological Assessment of Realist Tenets Conclusion 4. Liberal IR Theory and Ecology Introduction The Evolution of Liberal IR Theory Addressing Key Liberal Tenets Universalism in Liberal IR Theory: Roots Liberal Universalism: The Contemporary Literature The Utilitarian Basis of Order State and Technocracy in Liberal Thought An Ecological Assessment of Liberal Tenets Conclusion 5. Critical IR Theory and Ecology Introduction IR Theory and Global Process The Normative Critique of IR Theory An Ecological Assessment of Critical IR Theory Radical Ecology as Critical IR Theory? Conclusion 6. Conclusion: Maintaining A Reluctant Dialogue Introduction Summary of the Book Ecology vs. Mainstream IR: Assimilation or Dialogue of the Deaf? Conclusion: Some Thoughts on Future Research Endnotes Bibliography Index

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