socialism-and-ecological-scarcity
A vision of socialism that balances egalitarian social relations with ecological constraints, requiring cooperative rebuilding of human-nature relationships.
1 chapter across 1 book
Four Futures: Visions of the World After Capitalism (2016)Peter Frase
This chapter explores the socialist vision of a future society characterized by ecological sensitivity and equality amid scarcity, using Kim Stanley Robinson's novel Pacific Edge as a narrative example. It discusses the historical and ongoing challenges capitalism faces with resource scarcity and environmental limits, emphasizing the urgent need for systemic transformation to address climate change. The chapter critiques apocalyptic resignation and stresses the importance of collective, state-driven efforts to build sustainable infrastructure and equitable social relations.