David W. Orr
Democracy in a Hotter Time
Climate Change and Democratic Transformation
MIT Press, 2023
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Revolutionary reforms will have to address the intertwined crises of democracy and climate change.
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Edited by Professor David W. Orr, this collection of essays from scholars and political leaders proposes a new political order to navigate the transition to a post-fossil fuel era. From citizen advocacy to urban design and education, the authors address the intertwined crises of democracy and climate change, advocating for the reform of democratic institutions to combat climate chaos. The essayists offer few easy or even practical solutions; given the daunting challenge of tackling climate change and revitalizing democracy, their remedies call for revolutionary change.
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About the Author
Editor David W. Orr holds the title of Paul Sears Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Oberlin College and serves as a Professor of Practice at Arizona State University.
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