Written by one of the world’s leading theorists in ecocriticism, this manifesto provides a critical summary of the ecocritical movement.<br><li>A critical summary of the emerging discipline of “ecocriticism”. <br><li>Written by one of the world’s leading theorists in ecocriticism. <br><li>Traces the history of the ecocritical movement from its roots in the 1970s through to its diversification and proliferation today. <br><li>Takes account of different ecocritical positions and directions. <br><li>Describes major tensions within ecocriticism and addresses major criticisms of the movement. <br><li>Looks to the future of ecocriticism, proposing that discourses of the environment should become a permanent part of literary and cultural studies. </li>