History tells us that industrial development with all of its
pollution, inequity and exploitation is the inevitable destiny of
human societies. Yet is this really the case or are we trapped in a
prevailing 'develop-mentality' that demands an endless cycle of
inputs, outputs, consumption and waste on a finite planet? And is
there another, better way for humans and the biosphere? This
incisive, epic work turns the dominant industrial development model
and its economics upside down and argues for a new way of thinking
about the meaning of development and the complexion of our economy.
The book traces the origin and development of the concept of
development in the economic context, and suggests a way to
achieving post-industrial development with zero industrial growth.
The book argues that sustainable development is possible only when
concerns for biodiversity and human development are put at the
centre of the economy and social policy. It both provides a
theoretical foundation to sustainability and presents practical
instances of sustainable production systems. Coverage is
magisterial and includes history, ecology, economics, anthropology,
policy analysis, population theory, sociology, the Marxian critique
of capitalism, Orientalism, semiotics and sociology of science.
These are interwoven in an accessible but challenging way that
enables readers to look at development theory, economics,
consumerism and environmentalism from a new vantage point.
Distinguishing features includes a critique of development from a
natural science perspective, a fresh and thorough account of the
concept of sustainability both from a theoretical and empirical
perspective and the application of an evolutionary biology metaphor
to building a socially responsible alternative to the prevailing
developmentality. This is the most sweeping coverage of critical
issues in economics, environment, development and sustainability
available. It is both an empowering and necessary read for
students, academics, professionals and activists from across
sustainability, development, economics and environmental studies
and beyond, and an invaluable repository of information about the
critical issues facing humanity as we continue to develop our
over-crowded planet.
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