Joel Kovel était un éminent professeur d'études sociales dont l'œuvre s'est profondément plongée dans l'écologie radicale et les critiques du capitalisme. Son écriture a exploré les relations complexes entre la nature et les systèmes sociétaux, offrant des aperçus provocateurs sur les crises environnementales et proposant des voies alternatives vers un avenir durable. Par sa érudition, Kovel a cherché à favoriser une compréhension approfondie des questions écologiques et à inspirer un changement social transformateur.
We live in and from nature, but the way we are doing this is about to destroy us. We are beginning to realise the depth of the crisis and the kind of transformation which will have to occur to ensure our survival. This book argues against claims that we can achieve a better environment through the Western 'way of being'.
Creating a Single Democratic State in Israel/Palestine
The book presents a critical analysis of Israel's human rights record, asserting that state-sponsored racism against Arabs parallels apartheid South Africa. Kovel advocates for a one-state solution as the path to peace, emphasizing the incompatibility of Zionism with democratic ideals. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of the Middle East, he explores the emotional and psychological dimensions of Zionism, linking ideology, culture, and politics. Kovel ultimately argues that a two-state solution is futile, as it empowers regressive nationalism, perpetuating conflict.
The author cuts through the myths and misunderstandings surrounding today's therapy and explores the pros and cons of both psychoanalysis and the many other, often recently introduced therapies.