Global climate change poses an unprecedented challenge for governments across the world. Small wonder that many experts question whether democracies have the ab

This provocative book presents compelling evidence that the fundamental problem behind environmental destruction—and climate change in particular—is the ope

How can democracy facilitate an effective response to the problem of global warming? Barry Holden discusses this question from two perspectives. First he looks

"Climate change differs from any other problem that, as collective humanity, we face today. If it goes unchecked, the consequences are likely to be catastrophic

Scientists are clear that urgent action is needed on climate change, and world leaders agree. Yet climate issues barely trouble domestic politics. This book exp