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This volume is a manifesto for political ecology - a "green" alternative to traditional political movements and doctrines. It examines the core values and principles which underline political ecology, as well as the key problems it must address if it is to become a force of hope for the future. The book argues that, at the end of the 20th century, the ideals of socialism and communism - the tremendous hopes of the labour movement passed down from generation to generation - are no longer able to express people's aspirations for change. This role, it suggests, can only be assumed under a new political banner: that of political ecology, a convergence of parties, groups and individuals, united in their desire for social, economic and political change, and based on a coherent system of values. In a world torn apart by conflicts and destruction, political ecology can restore hope by presenting itself, not merely as the guardian of a natural order threatened with extinction, but as the promoter of a different way of living together. To save the planet and protect the rights of future generations, we must begin by rebuilding our society today and by developing the basic values of autonomy, solidarity and responsibility for life and for future generations.