Brand, Ulrich

The Imperial Mode of Living: Everyday Life and the Ecological Crisis of Capitalism

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ISBN 13:
9781788739122
author:
Brand, Ulrich
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Verso Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
21 x 14 centimeters
Genre:
Nonfiction, Politics, History & Theory,
Condition:
New
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£14.47

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The Imperial Mode of Living: Everyday Life and the Ecological Crisis of Capitalism This book explores the concept of the Imperial Mode of Living, which highlights how capitalism's logic of liberal markets has become embedded in everyday practices. The authors argue that this mode of living is a major driver of the ecological crisis and economic instability. By examining how people's daily lives, including individual and societal orientations, rely on the unlimited appropriation of resources, the book sheds light on the underlying drivers of global and local ecosystems' degradation. The Imperial Mode of Living also reveals the asymmetrical social relations that exist within countries, driven by class, gender, and race. The authors show how the capitalist accumulation imperative, growth-oriented state policies, and status consumption all contribute to this unequal distribution of resources. By examining the concrete production conditions of commodities, the book aims to make the invisible aspects of global consumption more visible. By understanding the Imperial Mode of Living, readers can gain insight into the complex relationships between capitalism, ecology, and social inequality.

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