Green Politics and Theory

Joel J. Kassiola, San Francisco State University, kassiola@sfsu.edu
David Whiteman, University of South Carolina, whiteman@sc.edu

Green Politics and Theory (previously known as the Section and then Related Group on “Ecological and Transformational Politics”) has the important mission of advancing the study and teaching of green politics and green political thought. We welcome proposals broadly relevant to these areas, including analyses of environmental politics and the social and political transformations required to address the global environmental crisis.

The theme for the 2009 APSA Annual Meeting in Toronto, Canada is “Politics in Motion: Change and Complexity in the Contemporary Era.” We are seeking proposals for papers and panels related to this theme or on other topics. We are particularly interested in proposals in two areas: (1) “New and Classic Books in Green Politics and Theory” (present your own new book or a classic book in the field) and (2) “Teaching Green Politics” (participate in a roundtable on innovative approaches and assignments). In addition, we would like volunteers for two film-related lunch-time programs: (1) a general discussion of the use of film in green courses (bring a clip of a film and talk about how you use it) and (2) a screening and discussion of a recent film (all suggestions are welcome).

We also welcome volunteers to help with other ways in which the Green Politics and Theory Group can build its capacity and activities (e.g. an organization/social gathering in Toronto, newsletter, etc.)