Power shift : the global political economy of energy transitions / Peter Newell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Newell, Peter (Peter John), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Renewable energy sources--Economic aspects.

Renewable energy sources.

Renewable energy sources--Political aspects.

Carbon dioxide mitigation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvi, 283 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2021.

System Details:

text file

PDF

Summary:

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.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 09 Apr 2021).

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Print version:

ISBN:

9781108966184

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.