Abstract (may include machine translation)
The planetary boundaries concept has profoundly changed the vocabulary and representation of global environmental issues. The article starts by highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of planetary boundaries from a social science perspective. It is argued that the growth imperative of capitalist economies, as well as other particular characteristics detailed below, are the main drivers of the ecological crisis and exacerbated trends already underway. Further, the planetary boundaries framework can support interpretations that do not solely emphasize technocratic operational approaches and costs, but also assume that these alone can be the solution.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Handbook of the Anthropocene |
Subtitle of host publication | Humans between Heritage and Future |
Editors | Nathanaël Wallenhorst, Christoph Wulf |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 91-97 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783031259104 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783031259104, 9783031259098 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2023 |
Externally published | Yes |