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Exploring Degrowth: A Critical Guide [Minkštas viršelis]

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  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 224 pages, aukštis x plotis: 198x129 mm, weight: 212 g, 3 Halftones, black and white; 7 Figures
  • Serija: FireWorks
  • Išleidimo metai: 20-Aug-2020
  • Leidėjas: Pluto Press
  • ISBN-10: 0745342027
  • ISBN-13: 9780745342023
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 224 pages, aukštis x plotis: 198x129 mm, weight: 212 g, 3 Halftones, black and white; 7 Figures
  • Serija: FireWorks
  • Išleidimo metai: 20-Aug-2020
  • Leidėjas: Pluto Press
  • ISBN-10: 0745342027
  • ISBN-13: 9780745342023
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
Degrowth is a philosophy and movement aimed at reducing economic activity to avert climate catastrophe, while simultaneously improving well-being. While we work and consume less, we can still increase our happiness though devoting more time to culture, community and non-monetary pursuits. This introduction to degrowth—in concept, practice, vision and strategies—draws on select works and the views of key advocates. It focuses on how to practice degrowth and reveals its organizational strengths and challenges which are inspired by diverse geographic and cultural contexts. It explains why the possibility of eternal economic growth under capitalism is erroneous and dangerous, while also challenging the left's emphasis on reforms such as environmental regulation and redistributive social justice delivered by a state supporting economic growth. Covering themes including the Green New Deal, horizontal democracy, local economies, the reduction of work and post-capitalism, this book shows why degrowth is a compelling and realistic project which should be taken seriously by all people looking to prevent climate catastrophe.


An introduction to the degrowth movement worldwide

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'Everyone knows we can't go on like this. As the world lurches from crisis to crisis, Exploring Degrowth outlines alternatives to a capitalism that expands like a cancer. This is a lively and accessible introduction to the ideas, theorists and controversies associated with degrowth' -- Jeff Sparrow, 'Guardian' 'This book is the perfect introduction to the burgeoning intellectual and activist movement of degrowth. Short, crisp and provocative' -- Giorgos Kallis, ecological economist, author of 'Limits' 'A superbly written reflection on degrowth politics' -- Ariel Salleh, editor of 'Eco-Sufficiency and Global Justice' 'This is an excellent introduction to the degrowth perspective, an important contribution to an urgent debate.' -- John Holloway, author of 'Change the World Without Taking Power' 'We can improve peoples lives right now, without any growth at all, simply by sharing what we already have more fairly and investing in public goods. Equity is the antidote to the growth imperative. ... Of course, all of this leaves us with a million questions. What does a such an economy look like? How does it work? How do we get there? The book you hold in your hands traces a path through this thicket, and paints a picture of the new economy that lies ahead an economy that enables human flourishing for all within planetary boundaries' - Jason Hickel, author of 'Less is More: How Degrowth Will Save the World' -- Jason Hickel, author of 'Less is More: How Degrowth Will Save the World'

List of Figures and Boxes
vi
List of Abbreviations and Symbols
vii
Glossary ix
Series Preface xiv
Foreword xv
Jason Hickel
Preface xix
Acknowledgements xxiv
1 Introduction: Exploring `Degrowth'
1(19)
2 Decolonising Our Growth Imaginaries
20(29)
3 Degrowth In Practice
49(37)
4 Political Strategies For Degrowth
86(30)
5 The Degrowth Project: A Work In Progress
116(38)
Postface: `Now Is the Time of Monsters' 154(4)
Appendix 1 A Platform for Degrowth 158(5)
Appendix 2 The Content of the Unconditional Autonomy Allowance 163(5)
Appendix 3 Implementing the Unconditional Autonomy Allowance: Transitionary Steps 168(2)
Notes 170(16)
Selected Further Reading and Links 186(3)
Index 189
Vincent Liegey is an engineer and independent researcher who joined the French Degrowth movement in 2007, participating in political debates on degrowth as spokesperson of the French Degrowth Party (20082012). He co-authored A Degrowth Project (2013, Edition Utopia).