Beschreibung:
Drawing on concepts in political economy, political ecology, justice theory, and critical development studies, the authors offer the first comprehensive, systematic exploration of the ways in which adaptation projects can produce unintended, undesirable results.
1. Introduction to the Political Economy of Climate Change Adaptation2. Bamboo Thumping Bandits: The Political Economy of Climate Adaptation in Bangladesh3. Degraded Seascapes: The Political Economy of the Dutch Delta Works4. Bloated Bodies: The Political Economy of Hurricane Katrina Recovery5. The Perils of Climate Diplomacy: The Political Economy of the UNFCCC6. Principles and Best Practices for Climate Change Adaptation7. Insights from Political Economy for Adaptation Policy and Practice