Description

Book Synopsis
Most current climate policies require hard-to-enforce collective action and focus on reducing greenhouse gases rather than adapting to their negative effects. Terry Anderson brings together essays by nine policy analysts who argue that adaptive actions can typically deliver much more, faster and more cheaply than any realistic climate policy.

Trade Review
With headlines of gloom and doom, this book provides the missing, grounded hope, based upon our species remarkable ability to adapt and flourish." —Lance Gilliland, managing director, Tudor Pickering, Holt & Co.

"In the flood of books and articles about global warming, this book stands out: it is more realistic, honest, and helpful than much of the discussion about climate change policy." —Matt Ridley, author of How Innovation Works and The Rational Optimist

"Brings solid economic thinking to the challenge of harnessing market forces in the service of adaptation to a changing and variable climate." —G. Tracy Mehan III, executive director for government affairs, American Water Works Association

"You don't have to agree with faith in the markets to know this book is important. Anyone who cares about the future should pay attention." —McKenzie Funk, journalist and author of Windfall

Adapt and Be Adept

    Product form

    A Paperback / softback by Terry L. Anderson

    £23.36

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £25.95 – you save £2.59 (9%)

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Tue 13 Oct 2026.

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Adapt and Be Adept by Terry L. Anderson

      Book details

      Publisher Hoover Institution Press,U.S.
      Published 30 April 2021
      ISBN-13 9780817924553
      978-0817924553
      ISBN-10 0817924558
      Also in:
      Climate change

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Most current climate policies require hard-to-enforce collective action and focus on reducing greenhouse gases rather than adapting to their negative effects. Terry Anderson brings together essays by nine policy analysts who argue that adaptive actions can typically deliver much more, faster and more cheaply than any realistic climate policy.

      Trade Review
      With headlines of gloom and doom, this book provides the missing, grounded hope, based upon our species remarkable ability to adapt and flourish." —Lance Gilliland, managing director, Tudor Pickering, Holt & Co.

      "In the flood of books and articles about global warming, this book stands out: it is more realistic, honest, and helpful than much of the discussion about climate change policy." —Matt Ridley, author of How Innovation Works and The Rational Optimist

      "Brings solid economic thinking to the challenge of harnessing market forces in the service of adaptation to a changing and variable climate." —G. Tracy Mehan III, executive director for government affairs, American Water Works Association

      "You don't have to agree with faith in the markets to know this book is important. Anyone who cares about the future should pay attention." —McKenzie Funk, journalist and author of Windfall

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account