Climate Change and the Nation State

Explore the critical insights in "Climate Change and the Nation State" by Anatol Lieven, a groundbreaking book that offers a much-needed framework for understanding humanity's response to climate change. This essential read addresses the urgent global climate crisis and emphasizes the pivotal role of the nation state in tackling environmental challenges. Lieven argues that international cooperation and policies shaped within the context of sovereign governments are vital for mobilizing resources and coordinating action against climate change. By examining past responses to crises such as the industrial revolution and global conflicts, this book illustrates how we can harness collective human energy to meet today's challenges. With 240 pages of in-depth analysis, this compelling text provides a thought-provoking perspective that challenges the notion of relying solely on abstract globalism. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to engage in meaningful discussions about climate action, sustainability, and the responsibilities of governments towards their citizens in the face of climate change. Perfect for students, policymakers, and anyone passionate about environmental issues. Grab your copy now and be part of the conversation on climate resilience and the future of our planet.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141990545
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 240


Description:
Anatol Lieven's major new book provides the frame that has long been needed to understand how we should react to climate change. This is a vast challenge, but we have often in the past had to deal with such challenges- the industrial revolution, major wars and mass migration have seen mobilizations of human energy on the greatest scale. Just as previous generations had to face the unwanted and unpalatable, so do we.

In a series of incisive, compelling interventions, Lieven shows how in this emergency our crucial building block is the nation state. The drastic action required both to change our habits and protect ourselves can be carried out not through some vague globalism but through maintaining social cohesion and through our current governmental, fiscal and military structures.

This is a book which will provoke innumerable discussions.