Political Economy of the Environment - Sario Azhar ul Haque
Political Economy of the Environment: Contemporary Issues and Pathways
This book delves into the intricate relationship between economic systems, political structures, and environmental policies. It explores how economic choices impact the environment and how political forces shape those choices.
The book examines:
Power dynamics: How power imbalances between individuals, corporations, and governments influence environmental outcomes.
Economic incentives: The role of economic factors in shaping environmental policies.
Institutional frameworks: How political and economic institutions impact environmental decision-making.
Social and ecological consequences: The broader impacts of environmental policies on societies and ecosystems.
The book also offers insights into contemporary environmental challenges, such as climate change, pollution, and resource depletion, through the lens of political economy. It provides pathways for addressing these issues by analyzing the interplay of economic forces, political power, and environmental concerns.
By understanding the political economy of the environment, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the complex challenges facing our planet and the potential solutions for a sustainable future.
Key themes:
Environmental policy
Sustainable development
Climate change
Resource management
Political ecology
Environmental justice
Globalization and the environment
Target audience:
Students and scholars of environmental studies, economics, political science, and related fields
Policymakers and practitioners working on environmental issues
General readers interested in understanding the intersection of politics, economics, and the environment
This book is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the complex relationship between human societies and the natural world. It provides a critical analysis of the political and economic forces shaping environmental outcomes and offers insights into how we can create a more sustainable future.
EAN: 9783384453655
Political Economy of the Environment: Contemporary Issues and Pathways
This book delves into the intricate relationship between economic systems, political structures, and environmental policies. It explores how economic choices impact the environment and how political forces shape those choices.
The book examines:
Power dynamics: How power imbalances between individuals, corporations, and governments influence environmental outcomes.
Economic incentives: The role of economic factors in shaping environmental policies.
Institutional frameworks: How political and economic institutions impact environmental decision-making.
Social and ecological consequences: The broader impacts of environmental policies on societies and ecosystems.
The book also offers insights into contemporary environmental challenges, such as climate change, pollution, and resource depletion, through the lens of political economy. It provides pathways for addressing these issues by analyzing the interplay of economic forces, political power, and environmental concerns.
By understanding the political economy of the environment, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the complex challenges facing our planet and the potential solutions for a sustainable future.
Key themes:
Environmental policy
Sustainable development
Climate change
Resource management
Political ecology
Environmental justice
Globalization and the environment
Target audience:
Students and scholars of environmental studies, economics, political science, and related fields
Policymakers and practitioners working on environmental issues
General readers interested in understanding the intersection of politics, economics, and the environment
This book is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the complex relationship between human societies and the natural world. It provides a critical analysis of the political and economic forces shaping environmental outcomes and offers insights into how we can create a more sustainable future.
EAN: 9783384453655