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Book SynopsisAn introduction to the degrowth movement worldwide
Trade Review'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 people’s 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'
Table of ContentsList of Figures and Boxes
List of Abbreviations and Symbols
Glossary
Series Preface
Foreword by Jason Hickel
Preface
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction: Exploring ‘Degrowth’
2. Decolonising Our Growth Imaginaries
3. Degrowth in Practice
4. Political Strategies for Degrowth
5. The Degrowth Project: A Work in Progress
Postface: ‘Now Is the Time of Monsters’
Appendix 1: A Platform for Degrowth
Appendix 2: The Content of the Unconditional Autonomy Allowance
Appendix 3: Implementing the Unconditional Autonomy Allowance: Transitionary Steps
Notes
Selected Further Reading and Links
Index
