Climate and Social Justice The Political Economy of Urban Resilience and Mercantilism

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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Main Authors: Allam, Zaheer, Cheshmehzangi, Ali (Author), Jones, David S. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore Springer Nature Singapore 2023, 2023
Edition:1st ed. 2023
Series:Urban Sustainability
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • On Capitalism, Cities, and Culture in the Colonial Era
  • The Economic Landscape of Cities and Climate Change
  • Urban Consumerism and Colonial Structures of Mercantilism
  • Crafting and Transforming Colonial Empires and Landscapes
  • Redefining Climate Policy and Economic Resilience in the Consuming World
  • Climate and Social Justice in the Political Landscape of Urban Resilience and Mercantilism: A Concluding Note