Geoff Mann Book order (chronological)

How climate change will affect our political theory—for better and worse Despite the science and the summits, leading capitalist states have not achieved anything close to an adequate level of carbon mitigation. There is now simply no way to prevent the planet breaching the threshold of two degrees Celsius set by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. What are the likely political and economic outcomes of this? Where is the overheating world heading? To further the struggle for climate justice, we need to have some idea how the existing global order is likely to adjust to a rapidly changing environment. Climate Leviathan provides a radical way of thinking about the intensifying challenges to the global order. Drawing on a wide range of political thought, Joel Wainwright and Geoff Mann argue that rapid climate change will transform the world’s political economy and the fundamental political arrangements most people take for granted. The result will be a capitalist planetary sovereignty, a terrifying eventuality that makes the construction of viable, radical alternatives truly imperative.

The book presents a clear critique of contemporary capitalism, emphasizing a common sense that has permeated our lives through privatization, austerity, and financialization. It argues against waiting for another market crash to seek alternatives, highlighting 2008 as a pivotal moment for rethinking our economic systems. The text serves as a vital guide to understanding the realities of capitalism, challenging mainstream narratives propagated by academia and politics. It illuminates the principles of modern capitalism and its socio-ecological repercussions on working people, urging readers to envision new ways of organizing society beyond market fundamentalism and perpetual economic growth. The author provides a toolkit for dismantling the current system, advocating for a socially just alternative. Insightful and thorough, the book encourages readers to grasp how capitalism operates and to articulate the necessity for change. Originally aimed at younger audiences, it combines accessible explanations with real-world examples, making it an ideal introduction for those seeking to understand capitalism's shortcomings. The author, a political economy and economic geography professor, draws from his extensive knowledge and previous works to offer a compelling anti-capitalist critique.