Politics and the environment in Eastern Europe: edited by Eszter Krasznai Kovács, Cambridge, UK, OpenBook Publishers, 2021, 342 pp., £33.95 (hardback), ISBN: 978-1-80064-133-4; £25.95 (paperback), ISBN: 978-1-80064-132-7; £00.00 (open access eBook PDF), ISBN: 978-1-80064-134-1; https://doi.org/10.11647/OBP.0244

The book review discusses "Politics and the environment in Eastern Europe," edited by Eszter Krasznai Kovács, focusing on the region's environmental challenges and political dynamics. The volume emphasizes the importance of local perspectives and ethical representation in addressing environmental is...

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Publicado en:Eurasian Geography & Economics Vol. 66; no. 3; pp. 428 - 431
Autor principal: Soaita, Adriana Mihaela
Formato: Book Review
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd May2025
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Sumario:The book review discusses "Politics and the environment in Eastern Europe," edited by Eszter Krasznai Kovács, focusing on the region's environmental challenges and political dynamics. The volume emphasizes the importance of local perspectives and ethical representation in addressing environmental issues in countries like the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Serbia. Through case studies and theoretical contributions, the book explores the complexities of environmental activism, nationalistic sentiments, and conservation efforts in Eastern Europe, offering insights into the region's socio-political landscape. The review suggests that the book is a valuable resource for scholars interested in social movements, environmental justice, and non-essentialist perspectives, with an emphasis on reaching a diverse audience through open access publication.