Green Politics / by Charlene Spretnak and Fritjof Capra in Collaboration

The German Greens, in their call for a new world order based on ecological considerations, are challenging the basic assumptions of the Left and the Right. Their electoral successes make them relevant internationally and their influence is now being felt in Britain, in France, in Italy and throughout Europe, as well as in the United States. Calling themselves an anti-party party, with the slogan 'We are neither left nor right, we are in front', they stand for a programme based on ecological wisdom, social responsibility, grassroots democracy, sexual equality and non-violence at all levels. In their economic thinking the Greens stand for a decentralized, equitable and flexible system -one which gives people a significant degree of control over their lives. And with their opposition to the cold-war policies of most governments, they offer a new leadership to the increasingly anxious peoples of Western Europe. Green Politics outlines, incisively and clearly, the problems and issues facing the Greens, and shows their relevance to the wider world. Although generally in favour of the ideas and values of the Greens, the authors have criticisms
to make of their specific proposals and approaches. The result is a book of great depth and insight -a realistic look at the Green alternative to 'politics as usual'.