Politics of Nature: How to Bring the Sciences into Democracy

Politics of Nature by Bruno Latour is a challenging and influential work of philosophy, political theory, and environmental thought. Latour reconsiders the relationship between nature, science, society, and democracy, arguing that the usual divide between facts and values has limited both political life and scientific practice.

Rather than treating nature as a fixed external authority, Latour proposes a broader “collective” that includes humans and nonhumans, allowing scientific knowledge, ecological concerns, and democratic debate to be considered together. He critiques traditional political ecology and offers new ways to think about environmental decision-making, expertise, public participation, and responsibility.

Thought-provoking and intellectually rich, this book is well suited to readers interested in philosophy of science, environmental politics, sociology, political ecology, democracy, and contemporary theory. It is a significant title for students, scholars, and anyone exploring how societies respond to ecological challenges.

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