Living Well at Others′ Expense, The Hidden Costs of Western Prosperity Lessenich
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
At the heart of developed societies lies an insatiable drive for wealth and prosperity. Yet in a world ruled by free-market economics, there are always winners and losers. The benefits enjoyed by the privileged few come at the expense of the many.\nIn this important new book, Stephan Lessenich shows how our wealth and affluence are built overwhelmingly at the expense of those in less-developed countries and regions of the world. His theory of \u2018externalization\u2019 demonstrates how the negative consequences of our lifestyles are directly transferred onto the world\u2019s poorest. From the destruction of habitats caused by the massive increase in demand for soy and palm oil to the catastrophic impact of mining, Lessenich shows how the Global South has borne the brunt of our success. Yet, as we see\n\nLiving Well at Others' Expense\nThe Hidden Costs of Western Prosperity\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail trac;
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