First published 2016
Neoliberalism dominates economic, political, and cultural thinking about education and the environment. Henderson examines how this ideology transforms environmental learning across formal schools, informal settings, and community programs. The book argues that neoliberal thinking reimagines citizens as competitive entrepreneurs while limiting government to promoting capital markets. Contributors from multiple countries analyze how these ideas play out in agriculture programs, gardening education, state policies, science classrooms, prison environmental programs, and professional management training. The collection demonstrates how economic policy directly influences how environmental education gets practiced and understood. Henderson challenges readers to recognize the political forces that shape environmental learning. The book reveals how market-driven approaches alter the goals and methods of environmental education in ways that may undermine ecological understanding.
Genres: political-science, education, environment, non-fiction, activism, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: social-change
226 pages · Hardcover · Routledge
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