The Politics of Ecosocialism: Transforming welfare (Routledge Explorations in Environmental Studies)

By: Kajsa Borgnäs and Teppo Eskelinen and Johanna Perkiö and Rikard Warlenius

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Synopsis: As the global economy seeks to recover from the financial crisis and warnings about the consequences of climate change abound, it is clear that we need a fundamentally new approach to tackle these issues. This innovative book offers a unique perspective, stressing the necessity of both ecological and social change as it discusses how to create a "red-green" or "eco-socialist" society. Examining the current crises of welfare capitalism as well as the challenges and conflicts of an eco-socialist society, the book proposes a new social order that would combine the ideals of egalitarianism and of environmental sustainability. It analyses the key social and ecological issues related to the welfare state, including green Keynesianism, ecological Marxism, the limits of growth and no-growth, capitalist barriers to a renewable energy transition, proposals for a universal basic income and the role of technology. Finally, the book outlines possible paths of transformation towards creating an eco-socialist society, drawing out lessons that can be applied internationally. This book will be of great interest to students and researchers in economics, environmental studies and political science.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 212 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781317609254
Related ISBNs:: 9781315749471, 9781138810464, 9781138894723
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 03/23/22
Copyrighted By:: Kajsa Borgn
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Outdoors and Nature, Business and Finance, Earth Sciences, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Kajsa Borgnäs
Edited by:: Teppo Eskelinen
Edited by:: Johanna Perkiö
Edited by:: Rikard Warlenius