{"title":"Stephen J Macekura","description":"\u003cp\u003eStephen J Macekura’s works offer insightful examinations into the themes of progress and development within society. With a sharp focus on educational theory and sociocultural dynamics, his writing challenges conventional ideas and encourages critical reflection on the paths we take toward growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful analysis enriched by a clear, engaging style that appeals to those interested in education and reference. His books invite contemplation on how we measure success and advancement, making them valuable resources for scholars and curious minds alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-mismeasure-of-progress-by-stephen-j-macekura-9780226736303","title":"The Mismeasure of Progress","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew ideas in the past century have had wider financial, political, and governmental impact than that of economic growth. The common belief that endless economic growth, as measured by Gross Domestic Product, is not only possible but actually essential for the flourishing of civilization remains a powerful policy goal and aspiration for many.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Mismeasure of Progress\u003c\/i\u003e, Stephen J. Macekura exposes a historical road not taken, illuminating the stories of the activists, intellectuals, and other leaders who long argued that GDP growth was not all it was cracked up to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning with the rise of the growth paradigm in the 1940s and 1950s and continuing through the present day, \u003ci\u003eThe Mismeasure of Progress\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book on the myriad thinkers who argued against growth and the conventional way progress had been measured and defined. For growth critics, questioning the meaning and measurement of growth was a necessary first step to creating a more just, equal, and sustainable world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese critics argued that focusing on growth alone would not resolve social, political, and environmental problems, and they put forth alternate methods for defining and measuring human progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn today’s global political scene—marked by vast inequalities of power and wealth and made even more fraught by a global climate emergency—the ideas presented by these earlier critics of growth resonate more loudly than ever. Economic growth appealed to many political leaders because it allowed them to avoid addressing political trade-offs and class conflict. It sustained the fiction that humans are somehow separate from nonhuman “nature,” ignoring the intimate and dense connections between the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn order to create a truly just and equitable society, Macekura argues, we need a clear understanding of our collective needs beyond growth and more holistic definitions of progress that transcend economic metrics like GDP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471810904300,"sku":"9780226736303","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8cfc35baf37618953b796091162c5fec.jpg?v=1775791526"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/stephen-j-macekura.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}