World in Motion: The Globalization and the Environment Reader
World in Motion: The Globalization and the Environment Reader by Gary M. Kroll, published by AltaMira Press on December 16, 2008, is a comprehensive collection of essays that explore the complex relationship between modern prosperity and environmental degradation. This edition, comprising 294 pages, presents a range of perspectives on globalization, addressing the paradox that economic growth often leads to significant ecological harm.
Readers will find a thoughtful examination of various viewpoints, from those advocating for neoliberal solutions to environmental and social issues through economic expansion, to critics who argue that such growth is inherently damaging. The essays delve into critical questions regarding sustainable development and the impact of human activity on nature, prompting reflection on whether a radical transformation of lifestyles is necessary to ensure the health of our planet.
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The essays collected in World in Motion all address the same issue: 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 question: 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?
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