Bibliograph

The future is degrowth, a guide to a world beyond capitalism, Matthias Schmelzer, Andrea Vetter, Aaron Vansintjan

Type

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The future is degrowth, a guide to a world beyond capitalism, Matthias Schmelzer, Andrea Vetter, Aaron Vansintjan

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The future is degrowth

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1252052450

Responsibility statement

Matthias Schmelzer, Andrea Vetter, Aaron Vansintjan

Sub title

a guide to a world beyond capitalism

Summary

"Offering a counter-history of how economic growth emerged in the context of colonialism, fossil-fueled industrialization, and capitalist modernity, The Future is Degrowth argues that the ideology of growth conceals the rising inequalities and ecological destructions associated with capitalism"--, Provided by publisherEconomic growth isn't working, and it cannot be made to work. Offering a counter-history of economic growth's emergence in the context of colonialism, fossil-fuelled industrialization, and capitalist modernity, The Future Is Degrowth shows how the ideology of continual development promotes rising inequalities and ecological destruction, blinding us to more desirable alternatives. This book provides a vision for postcapitalism beyond growth, charting a path forward through policies that democratize the economy, 'now-topias' creating free spaces for experimentation, and counter-hegemonic movements making it possible to break with the logic of growth--back cover

Table Of Contents

1. Introduction -- 2. Economic growth -- 3. Critiques of growth -- 4. Degrowth visions -- 5. Pathways to degrowth -- 6. Making degrowth real -- 7. The future of growth

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