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