Deep Transformations

A Theory of Degrowth

Hubert Buch-Hansen, Max Koch, Iana Nesterova

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Manchester University Press
21 August 2024

Economic theory & philosophy; Political economy; Economic systems & structures

Series: Progress in Political Economy

As a research field, social movement and political project, degrowth is a multi-faceted phenomenon. It brings together a range of practices including alternative forms of living and initiatives of various kinds in civil society, business and the state. Yet no comprehensive theory of degrowth transformations has so far been developed. Deep transformations fills this gap. It develops a theory of degrowth transformations drawing on insights from multiple fields of knowledge, such as political economy, sociology and philosophy. The book offers a holistic perspective that brings into focus transformation processes on various scales and points to various mechanisms that can facilitate degrowth. These include ecosocial policies, transformative initiatives in business and civil society and alternative modes of being in and relating to the world.

By: Hubert Buch-Hansen, Max Koch, Iana Nesterova
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 427g
ISBN: 9781526173263
ISBN 10: 1526173263
Series: Progress in Political Economy
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 21 August 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Introduction 1 Capitalism, the growth imperative and (human) nature 2 Institutional forms and diversity: from capitalism to degrowth 3 Theorising deep transformations 4 Civil society in degrowth transformations 5 The state in degrowth transformations 6 Business in degrowth transformations 7 Degrowth transformations – an empirical study Conclusion: the four planes of degrowth -- .

Hubert Buch-Hansen is an Associate Professor at Roskilde University Max Koch is a Professor at Lund University Iana Nesterova is a Postdoc at Aalto University School of Business