Democracy in a Hotter Time
Climate Change and Democratic Transformation
$46.79
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
24 October 2023
Summary
Democracy in a Hotter Time calls for reforming democratic institutions as a prerequisite for avoiding climate chaos and adapting governance to how Earth works as a physical system. To survive in the “long emergency” ahead, we must reform and strengthen democratic institutions, making them assets rather than liabilities. Edited by David W. Orr, this vital collection of essays proposes a new political order that will not only help humanity survive but also enable us to thrive in the transition …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780262048590 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0262048590 |
| Author: | David W. Orr, Bill McKibben |
| Publisher: | MIT Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | MIT Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 24 October 2023 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
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“A valuable book for climate and progressive activists alike.”
—Kirkus Reviews
About The Author
David W. Orr
David W. Orr is Professor of Practice at Arizona State University and Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics Emeritus at Oberlin College. He is the author of eight books variously about education, climate, and ecological design, including Design on the Edge (MIT Press). He has been awarded nine honorary degrees and a dozen other awards, including lifetime achievement awards from the US Green Building Council and the North American Association for Environmental Education.
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