World in Motion: The Globalization and the Environment Reader

by Gary M. Kroll (Editor), Richard H. Robbins (Editor)

The essays collected in World in Motion all address the same The global paradox that modern prosperity has entailed extreme environmental degradation. Gary M. Kroll and Richard H. Robbins present readings covering all principal viewpoints on this matter, from the neoliberal belief that environmental and social problems can be fixed through a growing economy to the critics of globalization who equate growth with environmental degradation. This book asks an important Can we simply accelerate growth under the assumption that increased prosperity and new technologies will allow us to reverse environmental damage? Or do we need to transform our modes of living radically to maintain the health of the world around us?

296 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2008