Capitalism, Health and Wellbeing : Rethinking Economic Growth for a Healthier, Sustainable Future / Rob Noonan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Noonan, Rob, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Capitalism--Social aspects.

Capitalism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (209 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Leeds, England : Emerald Publishing Limited, [2024]

Summary:

Rooted in thoughtful evidence and achievable actions, this work tackles the barriers posed by the drive for economic growth to empower readers to contribute to positive transformation and create a healthier, more just and more sustainable world.

Contents:

Cover

Capitalism, Health and Wellbeing

Endorsements

Capitalism, Health and Wellbeing: Rethinking Economic Growth for a Healthier, Sustainable Future

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

About the Author

Acknowledgements

Epigraphs

Introduction

1 - Canaries in the Coal Mine

1. Balance: Too Much of Anything Is Bad for Us

2. Gross Domestic Product, Productivity and Social Progress

3. The Psychological Toll

4. The Physical Toll

2 - Externalities and Underpinning Drivers

5. Income Inequality

6. Disruption and Uncertainty

7. Consumption and the Drive to Acquire

8. The Rat Race: Keeping Up and Getting Ahead

9. Working Harder and for Longer

10. The Drive for Productivity Drives Physical Inactivity

11. Walking Is Great for Health But Not Capitalism

12. The Success Game Drives Productivity and Consumption

3 - Making Better Use of History and Scientific Evidence

13. The Environment Shapes Our Health

14. Thinking Long Term

15. Conclusion

Notes

References

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-83797-897-2