Climate and social justice : the political economy of urban resilience and mercantilism / Zaheer Allam, Ali Cheshmehzangi, David S. Jones.
This book offers a fresh perspective on the historical, economic, and cultural foundations of capitalism, cities, and climate change. By exploring the intersection of urbanization, consumerism, and colonialism, the book sheds new light on the origins and development of the economic system that has s...
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2023.
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| 505 | 0 | |a Intro -- About This Book -- Contents -- Prologue -- About the Authors -- 1 On Capitalism, Cities, and Culture in the Colonial Era -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 On Marx and Colonialism -- 1.3 Colonialism and the Political Economic Landscape -- 1.4 The Role of Cultural Tools for Power -- 1.5 The Relationship Between Colonial Cities and the Empire -- References -- 2 The Economic Landscape of Cities and Climate Change -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 From Industrialisation to the Service Industry -- 2.3 Cities and Climate Change -- 2.3.1 Climate Change and the Urban Economy -- | |
| 505 | 8 | |a 2.4 The Need for Revised Models -- 2.5 Conclusion -- References -- 3 Urban Consumerism and Colonial Structures of Mercantilism -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Coastal Cities and Colonialism -- 3.3 Military, Trade, and Mercantilism -- 3.4 Ports as Nodes of Diversity -- 3.5 Post-colonialism and Economic Injustice -- 3.6 Conclusion -- References -- 4 Crafting and Transforming Colonial Empires and Landscapes -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Re-defining Hierarchies of Power -- 4.3 Introducing the Geopolitical Culture of Mass Consumption -- 4.4 Cementing Cultural Homogeneity in Colonial Empires -- | |
| 505 | 8 | |a 4.5 The Economic Tragedy of Cultural Loss, as Reported Two Centuries Later -- References -- 5 Redefining Climate Policy and Economic Resilience in the Consuming World -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 On Cities and Political Leadership for Climate Change Mitigation -- 5.3 Consumerism and Climate Change -- 5.4 Climate Change Financing -- 5.4.1 The Unsustainability of Climate Change Debt Financing -- 5.5 Climate Change Emissions Trading Mechanisms -- 5.6 Smart Contracts Through the Blockchain -- 5.7 A Proposed Alternative Model -- 5.7.1 Regional Decarbonisation -- 5.7.2 Reframing Emissions Trading Schemes -- | |
| 505 | 8 | |a 5.7.3 Smart Contracts -- 5.7.4 Blockchain -- 5.7.5 Artificial Intelligence -- 5.8 Conclusion -- References -- 6 Climate and Social Justice in the Political Landscape of Urban Resilience and Mercantilism: A Concluding Note -- 6.1 A Concluding Note -- 6.2 Further Discussions for Future Research -- 6.3 A Summary -- References -- Index. | |
| 520 | |a This book offers a fresh perspective on the historical, economic, and cultural foundations of capitalism, cities, and climate change. By exploring the intersection of urbanization, consumerism, and colonialism, the book sheds new light on the origins and development of the economic system that has shaped our world today. What sets this book apart is its unique approach, which challenges conventional wisdom and offers new insights into the complex relationships between culture, politics, and economics. The book is intended for readers interested in the history and evolution of capitalism and its impact on society, as well as those interested in climate change and urbanization. The content level is accessible for general readers, yet sophisticated enough to appeal to scholars and researchers. The two most important features of the book are its fresh perspective on the history of mercantilism and its examination of the economic landscape of cities and climate change. By reading this book, readers gain a deeper understanding of the complex relationships between urbanization, colonialism, and economic policies, and their impact on contemporary society. | ||
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