How Long to Read Escape from Overshoot

How Long Does it Take to Read Escape from Overshoot?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 48 minutes to read Escape from Overshoot by Peter A. Victor

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Earth overshoot will end either by design or by disaster. Which future should we choose? Earth is in overshoot. The cumulative impact of 8 billion humans combined with the relentless pursuit of economic growth in the name of "progress" has stressed the planet beyond its limits. We must act now. Surveying economic alternatives and charting plausible paths forward for a planned economic contraction, Escape from Overshoot covers a wide terrain, including: An overview of Earth overshoot and prevailing trends and implications for humans and biodiversity A concise review of economic ideas including neoclassical, Keynesian, Marxist, ecological economics, and steady state economics with an eye to the current crisis An analysis of the limitations and possibilities of alternative scenarios such as green growth, doughnut economics, regenerative economics, degrowth, and more Prioritizing intergenerational justice through a contraction and convergence ethical framework The results of modeling of Canada's economy under different scenarios and the prospects for managed degrowth across industrialized economics as an escape route from overshoot. Incorporating over 150 informative diagrams and illustrations, this compelling and provocative work is required reading for students and professionals grappling with specific manifestations of overshoot including climate change, biodiversity loss, food and freshwater shortages. It's also essential for all people concerned about the deteriorating state of societies and the environment and seeking an equitable way out.

How long is Escape from Overshoot?

Escape from Overshoot by Peter A. Victor is 338 pages long, and a total of 87,204 words.

This makes it 114% the length of the average book. It also has 107% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Escape from Overshoot Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 56 minutes to read Escape from Overshoot aloud.

What Reading Level is Escape from Overshoot?

Escape from Overshoot is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Escape from Overshoot?

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