{"product_id":"exploring-degrowth-9780745342023","title":"Exploring Degrowth","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn introduction to the degrowth movement worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Everyone knows we can't go on like this. As the world lurches from crisis to crisis, \u003cem\u003eExploring Degrowth\u003c\/em\u003e 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'\u003c\/p\u003e -- Jeff Sparrow, 'Guardian'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This book is the perfect introduction to the burgeoning intellectual and activist movement of degrowth. Short, crisp and provocative'\u003c\/p\u003e -- Giorgos Kallis, ecological economist, author of 'Limits'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A superbly written reflection on degrowth politics'\u003c\/p\u003e -- Ariel Salleh, editor of 'Eco-Sufficiency and Global Justice'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This is an excellent introduction to the degrowth perspective, an important contribution to an urgent debate.'\u003c\/p\u003e -- John Holloway, author of 'Change the World Without Taking Power'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'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'\u003c\/p\u003e -- Jason Hickel, author of 'Less is More: How Degrowth Will Save the World'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Figures and Boxes\u003cbr\u003e List of Abbreviations and Symbols \u003cbr\u003e Glossary \u003cbr\u003e Series Preface \u003cbr\u003e Foreword by Jason Hickel\u003cbr\u003e Preface \u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgements \u003cbr\u003e 1. Introduction: Exploring ‘Degrowth’ \u003cbr\u003e 2. Decolonising Our Growth Imaginaries \u003cbr\u003e 3. Degrowth in Practice \u003cbr\u003e 4. Political Strategies for Degrowth \u003cbr\u003e 5. The Degrowth Project: A Work in Progress \u003cbr\u003e Postface: ‘Now Is the Time of Monsters’ \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 1: A Platform for Degrowth \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 2: The Content of the Unconditional Autonomy Allowance \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 3: Implementing the Unconditional Autonomy Allowance: Transitionary Steps \u003cbr\u003e Notes \u003cbr\u003e Selected Further Reading and Links \u003cbr\u003e Index\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pluto Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48736474300759,"sku":"9780745342023","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780745342023.jpg?v=1723810666","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/exploring-degrowth-9780745342023","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}