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This paper provides an extended review of Randolph T. Hester's Design for ecological democracy (2006). Initially, a brief introduction to the book, its author and the works position in the literature is given, before a broad summary of the book's central argument is provided. The paper then considers the three key themes Hester explores: enabling form, resilient form and impelling form. Through this discussion, linkages are made to wider concepts of ecology in planning practice as well as political and planning theory. The paper concludes that Design for ecological democracy provides not only an engaging philosophy for the future, but also a series of case study-supported interlinked practical methods for change for the way the built environment is shaped. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Th e article reviews several books on environmental politics including "Political Theory and the Ecological Challenge" edited by Andrew Dobson and Robyn Eckersley, "Environment and Social Theory" by John Barry, and "Design for Ecological Democracy" by Randolph T. Hester.

The article reviews the book "Design for Ecological Democracy," by Randolph T. Hester.