First published 2022
The world faces a double crisis that environmental movements have failed to address as one. Climate devastation and colonial domination share deep roots, but mainstream ecology ignores this connection. Malcom Ferdinand argues that environmental thought has created a false Noah's ark that hides social inequalities, gender discrimination, and racism while neglecting justice. Working from Caribbean history and theory, Ferdinand shows how the slave ship reveals persistent inequalities during our current storm. Some people remain chained below deck while others stay safe above. The author develops decolonial ecology as a framework that unites environmental protection with political struggles against postcolonial domination, structural racism, and misogynistic practices. Ferdinand calls for building a world-ship where humans and non-humans can coexist on a foundation of justice to create a shared world.
Genres: african-american, anthropology, climate-change, activism, academic, cultural-studies
Vibes: academic, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: social-change, world-building
Setting: Caribbean
300 pages · Paperback · Polity
Content warnings: colonialism, racism, sexism