Theory
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From  NEW! Neoliberal Reason |
In this chapter, Himelfarb traces the intellectual roots of neoliberalism from the 1930s through the 1940s, centring on Friedrich Hayek and the 1947 founding of the Mont Pelerin Society. | Alex Himelfarb | 19 | 2026 | $1.90 Add |
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From  Nietzsche and Social DarwinismOde to War |
The process of democratization seems to be irresistible and, with the rise of the “masses,” the elite, besieged and increasingly pessimistic, seeks remedies in Social- Darwinist … | Jacques R. Pauwels | 22 | 2016 | $2.20 Add |
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From  Oil and the deep stateFrom: Oil’s Deep State |
Former Alberta opposition leader Kevin Taft analyzes how an economy heavily dependent on oil production sets the stage for a deep state with examples from around the world. | Kevin Taft | 10 | 2017 | $1.00 Add |
 Oil and World PoliticsThe real story of today's conflict zones: Iraq, Afghanistan, Venezuela, Ukraine and more |
This book identifies the underlying role played by the oil and gas resource and the oil industry in international affairs, with a focus on recent conflict zones. It discusses military … | 280 | View | ||
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From  Optimum PowerSustaining Our Power Over Time From: Power |
This chapter makes the case that we humans are capable of controlling our thirst for power, and we have a long history of doing so. Moreover, that capacity is rooted in similar behavior expressed … | Richard Heinberg | 51 | 2021 | $5.10 Add |
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From OverpoweredThe Fine Mess We've Gotten Ourselves Into From: Power |
In this chapter the author focuses primarily on power dilemmas that are less frequently discussed, but that may be even more important for us to understand, especially in the 21st century. These … | Richard Heinberg | 60 | 2021 | $6.00 Add |
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From  Overshoot–A Look at the EvidenceFrom: Escape from Overshoot |
In this chapter the author explains the concept of "overshoot", and provides evidence for it. | Peter Victor A. | 36 | 2023 | $3.60 Add |
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From  NEW! Partner to perilThe Trudeau record on relations with China and emerging markets From: The Trudeau Record |
This chapter reviews the Trudeau government’s position on China and emerging global markets. | Jeremy Paltiel | 13 | 2024 | $1.30 Add |
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From Petroleum and GeopoliticsFrom: Oil and World Politics |
Discusses petroleum, the most valuable commodity in world trade, and its ties to politics and power. Introduces the links between governments and oil corporations, the history of petrodollars in … | John Foster | 30 | 2018 | $3.00 Add |
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From Planning an Escape from OvershootFrom: Escape from Overshoot |
In this chapter the author details practical ways to escape from overshoot. | Peter Victor A. | 22 | 2023 | $2.20 Add |
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From  Pluralism |
Murray Knuttila; Wendee Kubik | 16 | 2000 | $1.60 Add | |
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From  NEW! Popular Notions of Classes Today |
In this chapter, Livingstone looks at popular notions of class differences among people in advanced capitalist societies today. Livingstone explores notions of the general sorts of classes and … | D.W. Livingstone | 29 | 2023 | $2.90 Add |
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From Post Growth PossibilitiesFrom: Escape from Overshoot |
In this chapter the auhor describes the concept of a "post growth era" as a potential solution to overshoot. | Peter Victor A. | 36 | 2023 | $3.60 Add |
PowerLimits and Prospects for Human Survival |
Weaving together findings from a wide range of disciplines, Power traces how four key elements developed to give humans extraordinary power: tool making ability, language, social complexity, and … | 416 | View | ||
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From Power in NatureFrom Mitochondria to Emotion and Deception From: Power |
In this chapter, the author takes a look at some of the powers that arose in living things long before humans emerged. | Richard Heinberg | 46 | 2021 | $4.60 Add |
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From Power in the AnthropoceneThe Wonderful World of Fossil Fuels From: Power |
This chapter details forms of fossil fuel power such as coal, oil, and gas. Heinberg suggests that through the development and exercise of these fossil fuel powers, we have changed not only the … | Richard Heinberg | 46 | 2021 | $4.60 Add |
