{"product_id":"9788419407009","title":"POST-GROWTH","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePOST GROWTH\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTim Jackson, a renowned ecological economist, dismantles the myth of exponential growth as a driver of progress in \"Post Growth.\" Through rigorous analysis, the author questions the prevailing economic models that have led us to financial crises, global pandemics, and a profound ecological imbalance. This essay invites the reader to imagine an alternative economy, built on renewable energy, transparent governance, and environmentally friendly technologies, prioritizing human well-being and nature over profit and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book starts from a provocative premise: capitalism, as we know it, is a fiction. Tim Jackson argues that our society has clung to the narrative of perpetual growth and excessive consumption, confusing excess with progress. Throughout its pages, the author analyzes how this logic has failed spectacularly, evidenced by the 2008 financial crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, the ecological crisis, and growing social inequality. Faced with this landscape, Jackson does not just criticize the current model, but proposes a roadmap toward \"post growth\": an economic system that prioritizes stability, equity, and sustainability. The essay explores the viability of renewable energy, the need for transparent global governance, and the development of technologies that respect the planet's limits, challenging the reader to imagine a post-capitalist world where collective well-being is the true measure of success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of the dogma of unlimited economic growth and its social and ecological consequences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of systemic crises: financial, pandemic, ecological, and inequality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eProposal for an economy based on renewable energy and environmentally friendly technologies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReflection on the need for global and transparent governance for a sustainable future.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExploration of a post-capitalist model focused on human well-being and nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in ecological economics, critical thinking about capitalism, sustainability, and alternatives to the current development model. It is especially relevant for students and professionals in social sciences, economics, politics, and the environment, as well as anyone seeking to understand the root causes of contemporary crises and wanting to explore viable proposals for a fairer and more balanced future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep and well-founded analysis of why unlimited economic growth is unsustainable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA hopeful and practical vision of what a post-capitalist economy could look like.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConceptual tools to question dominant narratives about progress and consumption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the relationship between the economy, human well-being, and the health of the planet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA guide to imagining and building a future where the priority is life, not profit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Tim Jackson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Nuevos Emprendimientos Editoriales S L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Social issues and processes, Environmental thought and ideology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Huellas y Señales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: February 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 288\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 397 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Post Growth\" is a necessary and timely work that addresses one of the most urgent debates of our time with clarity and rigor. Tim Jackson combines his expertise as an ecological economist with accessible prose, making complex concepts understandable for a wide audience. The book not only diagnoses the ills of the current system but also offers a constructive and realistic vision of an alternative future. It is essential reading for those who seek to understand the roots of current crises and wish to actively participate in building a more sustainable and equitable society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NUEVOS EMPRENDIMIENTOS EDITORIALES S L","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407581962587,"sku":"9788419407009","price":24.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841940700.jpg?v=1781856966","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788419407009","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}