Routledge Handbook on the Green New Deal

The Green New Deal is a policy proposal to address the climate crisis that emphasizes the need for governments to lead the energy transition and explores issues of justice, including Indigenous rights, racial and gender equity, and justice for the Global South. This Handbook provides an analysis of the fundamentals underlying all Green New Deals and explores national and regional variations. It is a valuable resource for students and scholars in economics, politics, sociology, geography, and environmental studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 494 pages
Publication date: 26 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Green New Deal has emerged as a prominent policy framework in recent years, garnering significant attention and debate in response to the urgent challenge of climate change. Initially relatively obscure, the Green New Deal has been credited with revolutionizing the discourse on climate change and revitalizing the environmental movement. Its core principle emphasizes the role of governments, rather than markets, in driving the energy transition. While all Green New Deal proposals share this common goal, they diverge in other aspects. This Handbook aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the fundamental principles underlying all Green New Deals, as well as exploring national and regional variations.

The book is structured into three parts. The first part delves into the political economy of the Green New Deal, examining not only the cost implications of proposals but also the potential for fundamental transformation of both national economies and the global economic system. The second part explores issues of justice, which are central to many Green New Deal proposals, including Indigenous rights, racial and gender equity, and justice for the Global South. In the third part, authors present case studies of Green New Deal proposals and plans at the local, national, and regional levels, providing valuable insights into the practical implementation of this transformative agenda.

This Handbook is intended to serve as a valuable resource for students, scholars, and policymakers engaged in economics, politics, sociology, geography, and environmental studies. It will also be of interest to those actively involved in climate and environmental policymaking. By examining the core principles and diverse implementations of the Green New Deal, this book aims to contribute to the ongoing discussions and efforts to address the climate crisis and create a more sustainable and equitable future.

Weight: 1106g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367628048