COVID and Climate Emergencies in the Majority World by Laurence L. Delina

Cambridge University Press

The Covid pandemic has amplified the hardships people are experiencing from human-induced climate change and its impact on weather extremes. Those in the Majority World are most effected by such global crises, and the pandemic has exposed the vulnerabilities of these populations while highlighting the differences between them and those fortunate to live in the Minority World. This book presents an overview of the impact of the climate emergency punctuated by a pandemic, discussing the expanding inequalities and deteriorating spaces for democratic public engagement. Pandemic responses demonstrate how future technological, engineering, political, social, and behavioural strategies could be constructed in response to other crises. Using a critical analysis of these responses, this book\n\nCOVID and Climate Emergencies in the Majority World\nConfronting Cascading Crises in the Age of Consequences\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery us;