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Climate, economy and justice—The interdependent aspects of global well-being: An analysis of developmental economy, climate and justice in light of its global politics

by Sonia Kapur

2017,2(2);    601 Views

doi: https://doi.org/10.18063/ESP.2016.01.005

Abstract In his book Climate, Economy, and Justice: Global Frontiers of Social Development in Theory and Practice, Brij Mohan assembled the works of a team of experts on topics such as climate change, economics and social justice. According to the author, this book explodes myths about social welfare and development and offers a critical interface between “comparative social welfare” and “new social development”.

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Opening views against the closure of the world

by Brij Mohan

2017,2(2);    720 Views

doi: https://doi.org/10.18063/ESP.2016.02.005

Abstract The book in review is a brilliant critique. A touching dedication in memoriam to Charlie Hebdo (p.ix) reminds me of the infamous 9/11 when I was conducting a doctoral seminar in 326, HPL building. An ominous feeling overwhelmed my consciousness and I told the kids, “It’s the end of free society”. Professor Hermann has delivered a penetrating critique of modernity and the mainstream theories and facts of life that perpetuate euphemisms of progress.

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