Power Shift: The Global Political Economy of Energy Transitions

by Peter Newell

Energy transitions are fundamental to achieving a zero-carbon economy. This book explains the urgently needed transition in energy systems from the perspective of the global political economy. It develops an historical, global, political and ecological account of key features of energy from their production and financing, to how they are governed and mobilised. Informed by direct engagement in projects of energy transition, the book provides an accessible account of the real-world dilemmas in accelerating transitions to a low carbon economy. As well as changes to technology, markets, institutions and behaviours, Power Shift shows that shifts in power relations between and within countries, and across social groups and political actors, are required if the world is to move onto a more sustainable path. Using contemporary and historical case studies to explore energy transitions, it will be of interest to students and researchers across disciplines, policymakers and activists.

Genres: Nonfiction

300 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 15, 2021

About the author

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Peter Newell is Professor of Development Studies, University of East Anglia.

Curriculum Vitae:
http://www.uea.ac.uk/polopoly_fs/1.11...

Reviews

[Matthew Graham · Rating 5 out of 5]

An uplifting and optimistic blueprint for how humanity can move beyond fossil fuels