What's Wrong with Climate Politics and How to Fix It

Paul G. Harris is Chair Professor of global and environmental studies at the Hong Kong Institute of Education.

• About the Author viPreface vii1 Introduction 1Part I: Diagnoses2 Cancer of Westphalia: Climate Diplomacy and the International System 333 Malignancy of the Great Polluters: The United States and China 644 Addictions of Modernity: Affl uence and Consumption 93Part II: Treatments5 People-Centered Diplomacy: Human Rights and Globalized Justice 1196 Differentiated Responsibility: National and Individual 1447 Consumption of Happiness: Sustainability and Wellbeing 1718 Conclusion 197Notes 224References 245Index 277

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