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A Review of 'Energy and Transport in Green Transition: Perspectives on Ecomodernity'
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Reviewed workMidttun, Atle; Witoszek, Nina (ed.): Energy and transport in green transition: perspectives on ecomodernity. Routledge studies in sustainability. London: Routledge 2016. 978-1-138-79343-9
Abstract The book deals with the societally and scientifically crucial topic of energy and climate change mitigation. The book starts by setting high ambitions as the authors attempt "to go beyond both the extremism of the anti-capitalist critique and the radical enthusiasm of techno-economic positivism" in ... view more
The book deals with the societally and scientifically crucial topic of energy and climate change mitigation. The book starts by setting high ambitions as the authors attempt "to go beyond both the extremism of the anti-capitalist critique and the radical enthusiasm of techno-economic positivism" in their exploration to find ways to resolve political, economic and technological entanglements "to boost a greener economy and culture". It aims to so through a regional comparative study that looks at mature Western economies, the rapidly developing China, and the developing economies in sub-Saharan Africa. The authors present an excellent descriptive historical review for those interested in the broader picture of energy production and automobile sector in the regions addressed. However, in an attempt to cover as much ground as possible while assuring "maximum accessibility", the authors' explanation of the dynamics of change involved is not conveyed in an analytically convincing manner.... view less
Classification
Ecology, Environment
Economic Sectors
Free Keywords
climate change; economy; energy; mitigation; modernity; transport
Document language
English
Publication Year
2016
Page/Pages
p. 15-16
Journal
Challenges in Sustainability, 4 (2016) 2
ISSN
2297-6477
Status
Published Version; reviewed