Power Shift

Erscheinungsjahr 2021
ISBN: 978-1-108-96582-8
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 350 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 244 mm, Gewicht: 522 g

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 transitions: 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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Newell, Peter

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Öffentliches Recht Energierecht
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltpolitik, Umweltprotokoll
• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Alternative und erneuerbare Energien
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Nachhaltigkeit
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Energie- & Versorgungswirtschaft
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik Wirtschafts- und Finanzpolitik
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Umweltökonomie
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Wirtschaftspolitik, politische Ökonomie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction: the global political economy of energy transitions; 2. Theorising energy transitions; 3. Producing; 4. Financing; 5. Governing; 6. Mobilising energy transitions; 7. Conclusions.

Über Autor(innen)

Newell, Peter
Peter Newell is Professor of International Relations at the University of Sussex and Research Director of the Rapid Transition Alliance. He has worked on the political economy of energy transitions and climate change for over twenty-five years. His books include Climate for Change (Cambridge, 2000), Governing Climate Change (Routledge, 2010), Climate Capitalism (Cambridge, 2010) and Global Green Politics (Cambridge, 2019).