60 pages 2 hours read

Timothy Mitchell

Carbon Democracy: Political Power in the Age of Oil

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011

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Timothy Mitchell's Carbon Democracy offers a compelling analysis of the interplay between fossil fuels and political power, praised for its innovative approach and interdisciplinary insights. However, some critics find it dense and occasionally convoluted. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read that challenges conventional understandings of democracy and energy.

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Who Should Read Carbon Democracy?

Readers who would enjoy Carbon Democracy by Timothy Mitchell are typically interested in the intersections of energy, politics, and history. Fans of works like Naomi Klein's This Changes Everything or Jared Diamond's Collapse will appreciate Mitchell’s in-depth analysis of how fossil fuels influenced modern democracies.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Politics / Government
History: World
Climate Change
Themes
Natural World: Environment
Society: Politics & Government
Society: Economics