The Great Adaptation

Name: The Great Adaptation
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SKU: 9781788734141
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Climate, Capitalism and Catastrophe

By Romain Felli

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In The Great Adaptation, Romain Felli explores the concept of adaptation within the context of climate change, analysing how economic and political forces shape these responses. The book critically examines adaptation as a political tool and questions who truly benefits from these environmental strategies. Felli offers a deep dive into the intersection of ecology, economics, and politics, prompting readers to rethink conventional views on tackling climate change.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in the interplay between environmental changes and how societies adapt to these challenges. It delves into the political and social dimensions of climate change, offering critical insights into adaptation strategies and their implications on global governance. Ideal for readers fascinated by the intersection of science, nature, and policy-making.

The Great Adaptation

When capitalism doesn't fight climate change but rather tries to make a buck out of it

When capitalism doesn't fight climate change but rather tries to make a buck out of it

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The Great Adaptation tells the story of how scientists, governments, and corporations have tried to deal with the challenge that climate change poses to capitalism by promoting adaptation to the consequences of climate change, rather than combating its causes.

From the 1970s, neoliberal economists and ideologues have used climate change as an argument for creating more “flexibility” in society, that is for promoting more market-based solutions to environmental and social questions.

The book unveils the political economy of this potent movement, whereby some powerful actors are thriving in the face of dangerous climate change and may even make a profit out of it.

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The Great Adaptation has been praised as an excellent and important contribution to the field. It has been noted for its sharp critique and insightful interpretation, supported by solid argumentation and high-quality writing. The book is also commended for addressing the risk of proposed solutions turning into problems.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788734141

Publisher: Verso Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Verso Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 294g

Pages: 176

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Education & Reference Global History History & Military Non-Fiction Romain Felli Science & Nature

About the Author

Romain Felli is a Lecturer in urban planning and the environment at the University of Geneva. He also works as a senior political advisor to the president of a regional government in Switzerland.