Reconsidering Reparations : Why Climate Justice and Constructive Politics Are Needed in the Wake of Slavery and Colonialism.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Táíwò, Olúfẹmi O.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Reparations for historical injustices.

Climate justice.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (276 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : Haymarket Books, 2025.

Summary:

Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò’s 'Reconsidering Reparations' explores the intersection of historical injustices, colonialism, and the climate crisis, advocating for reparations as a forward-looking construction project to create a more equitable and sustainable world. The book intertwines global history with contemporary challenges, emphasizing the disproportionate impact of climate change on marginalized communities. Táíwò argues that meaningful reparations must address systemic inequalities exacerbated by colonialism and environmental degradation. Written for an audience interested in justice, philosophy, and climate action, this work provides a compelling framework for understanding reparations as a transformative process that not only acknowledges past harms but actively works toward a just and livable future. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Copyright

Contents

Preface to the Paperback Edition

Prologue: The Malê Revolt

1. Introduction

2. Reconsidering World History

3. The Constructive View

4. What’s Missing

5. What’s Next: Why Reparations Require Climate Justice

6. The Arc of the Moral Universe

Appendix A: The Malê Revolt

Appendix B: Colonialism and Climate Vulnerability

Acknowledgments

References

Index

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ISBN:

9798888904138

OCLC:

1500765345