Links between domination of nature and subjugation of women

Merchant's influential book "The Death of Nature" examines the connections between the oppression of women and the exploitation of nature

Gendered dimensions of environmental issues

Critique of capitalist economies' exploitation of nature

Merchant's feminist ecological analysis reveals how capitalist interactions with the environment have historically devalued both women and nature

Organic, interconnected view of the world

Merchant argues that an understanding of the interdependence between humans and the natural world is crucial for the well-being of both

Expanding the field's focus to include socio-cultural and economic developments

Merchant's work has broadened the scope of environmental history to include the analysis of ecological changes within the context of power dynamics and capitalist expansion

Importance of understanding environmental shifts in relation to power dynamics

Concepts of 'ecological revolutions' and the 'mechanistic universe'

Merchant's concepts have become foundational in the study of environmental history, providing a nuanced perspective on the complex interactions between human societies and the natural world

Role of capitalism in environmental degradation

Merchant's work highlights the detrimental effects of capitalist expansion on the environment and its consequences for society

Transition from studying chemistry to history and philosophy

Merchant's shift in focus marked a pivotal moment in her intellectual development

Tenure as a professor at the University of California, Berkeley

Merchant's role as a professor has been crucial in disseminating her groundbreaking ideas

Instrumental role in establishing the American Society for Environmental History

Merchant's contributions to the field have been instrumental in shaping the study of environmental history