Less Is More

This non-fiction volume investigates the current ecological crisis through the lens of degrowth, offering a practical path to align the economy with living systems. It speaks to readers curious about economics, environment, and social justice, presenting a sober, urgent, and hopeful tone for those seeking real-world solutions to a warming planet. Presented as a cross-disciplinary analysis, the work weaves history, economics, ecology, and politics to build a coherent argument. It explains ecological limits, examines the limits of growth-centric policy, and presents concrete ideas for reshaping economies toward resilience and well-being. The writing uses data, real-world examples from multiple regions, and clear explanations to make complex concepts accessible to non-specialists. What sets this volume apart is its focus on recovering the commons, decolonizing nature, and translating theory into action. It challenges dominant narratives of perpetual green growth and shows how a degrowth framework can advance environmental justice, shared prosperity, and planetary health. Readers gain a practical lens for evaluating policies, personal choices, and collective action that can help build a sustainable, fair future. - Historical overview of capitalism’s ecological limits and the roots of the current crisis - Clear case for degrowth as a practical framework for policy and daily life - D