{"title":"Jens Beckert","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Jens Beckert collection, where we delve into the intriguing world of economic sociology with one of the field's most renowned authors. Jens Beckert is a distinguished scholar, contributing significant insights into how social factors intersect with economic behaviour. His work is essential for readers interested in understanding the complexities of economic systems, particularly through the lens of sociology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable writings is \u003cem\u003eHow We Sold Our Future\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling exploration within the Science \u0026amp; Nature category that challenges conventional views on economic forecasting and decision-making. Beckert's books provide a profound analysis of the social underpinnings of economic activities and offer fresh perspectives on how future uncertainties are navigated and understood in our societies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're eager to explore the junction where economics and human behaviour meet, Jens Beckert's collection is an invaluable resource that promises to both educate and inspire. Dive into his works to gain a deeper understanding of the forces that shape our economic world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-we-sold-our-future-by-jens-beckert-9781509565092","title":"How We Sold Our Future","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor decades we have known about the dangers of global warming. Nevertheless, greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase. How can we explain our failure to take the necessary measures to stop climate change? Why are societies, despite the mounting threat to ourselves and our children, so reluctant to take action?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this important new book, Jens Beckert provides an answer to these questions. Our apparent inability to implement basic measures to combat climate change is due to the nature of power and incentive structures affecting companies, politicians, voters, and consumers. Drawing on social science research, he argues that climate change is an inevitable product of the structures of capitalist modernity which have been developing for the past 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur institutional and cultural arrangements are operating at the cost of destroying the natural environment, and attempts to address global warming are almost inevitably bound to fail. Temperatures will continue to rise and social and political conflicts will intensify. The tragic truth is: we are selling our future for the next quarterly figures, the upcoming election results, and today’s pleasure. Any realistic climate policy needs to focus on preparing societies for the consequences of escalating climate change and aim at strengthening social resilience to cope with the increasingly unstable natural world. Civil society is the only source of pressure that could build the necessary strength and support for climate protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow We Sold Our Future\u003c\/i\u003e is a crucial intervention into the most pressing issue of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854597017836,"sku":"9781509565092","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509565092.jpg?v=1759248504"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jens-beckert.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}