This book investigates the intersection of environmental crisis and maternal archetypes, arguing that re-centering the 'Earth Mother' is necessary to address the ecological degradation of the Anthropocene. Jane Caputi, a professor of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, utilizes a multidisciplinary framework that combines cultural criticism, mythology, and environmental theory. She posits that the linguistic and cultural devaluation of the 'mother' figure mirrors the exploitation of the natural world, proposing a shift in consciousness to mitigate climate collapse.

Scholars in ecofeminism and cultural studies frequently cite this work for its provocative synthesis of linguistic analysis and environmental advocacy. Readers often note the dense, academic prose style that requires familiarity with critical theory to fully grasp the author's arguments.