Unsustainable Inequalities
| Author | Lucas Chancel |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Belknap Press / Harvard University Press |
Publication date | 2020-06-10 |
| ISBN | 9780674984653 |
Unsustainable Inequalities: Social Justice and the Environment is a non-fiction book published in 2020 by French economist and researcher Lucas Chancel.[1] The book explores the intricate relationship between social inequalities and environmental degradation, offering a comprehensive analysis of the global challenges posed by these intertwined issues. Chancel argues for the necessity of addressing social justice and environmental sustainability in tandem in order to achieve lasting and equitable solutions.[2][3][4]
Overview
[edit]Unsustainable Inequalities examines the complex interplay between social and environmental issues, focusing on the ways in which social inequalities contribute to environmental degradation and hinder effective action against climate change. The book covers a range of topics, including income inequality, access to resources, environmental racism, and the disproportionate impacts of climate change on marginalized communities. Chancel proposes a framework for incorporating social justice into environmental policy and emphasizes the importance of rethinking economic models to prioritize both social equity and environmental sustainability.
Background and Author
[edit]Lucas Chancel is a French economist and researcher specializing in income inequality, environmental policy, and sustainable development. He is the Co-Director of the World Inequality Lab at the Paris School of Economics and a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations. Chancel's academic and policy work focuses on the intersection of social and environmental issues, and his research has contributed significantly to the understanding of these complex relationships.[5][6]
Reception
[edit]Unsustainable Inequalities was ranked the Best Book of 2020 in economics according to the Financial Times.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Chancel, Lucas (2021-12-07). "The richest 10% produce about half of greenhouse gas emissions. They should pay to fix the climate". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
- ^ "Unsustainable Inequalities — Lucas Chancel". www.hup.harvard.edu. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
- ^ "Book Review: Unsustainable Inequalities: Social Justice and the Environment by Lucas Chancel". LSE Review of Books. 2021-03-05. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
- ^ O'Reilly, Kate (9 May 2022). "Unsustainable inequalities: social justice and the environment". International Affairs. 98 (3): 1093–1095. doi:10.1093/ia/iiac097. ISSN 0020-5850. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ^ Science, London School of Economics and Political. "Lucas Chancel". London School of Economics and Political Science. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
- ^ "Lucas Chancel PSE Affiliate Researcher".
- ^ "Best books of 2020: Economics". Financial Times. 2020-11-17. Retrieved 2023-04-11.