The authors explore how public attitudes toward the European Union have evolved in the age of polycrisis. Through a comparative analysis of Italy, France, Germany, Poland, Spain, and Sweden, the study reveals that certain crises can bolster support for the EU, while others deepen disaffection or ambivalence. Despite rising Euroscepticism in many European countries, the […]
Luke Kemp explores the historical patterns and future risks of societal collapse, tracing the evolution of human societies from egalitarian hunter-gatherers to hierarchical empires dominated by extractive elites. He argues that large, centralised systems, “Goliaths”, become increasingly fragile as inequality and concentrations of power grow, ultimately hollowing them out before external shocks bring them down.
Goliath’s Curse: The History and Future of Societal Collapse Read More »
Mike Berners-Lee explores the concept of Polycrisis and examines why, despite decades of clear scientific evidence and technically feasible solutions, humanity continues to fall short in responding effectively to these crises. Through a critical examination of structural, political, and economic forces, the author seeks to uncover what is preventing meaningful action and what can be
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This volume explores the challenges faced by the public sector in responding to local, national, and global crises, particularly in the context of polycrisis. Drawing on expertise from various fields, it addresses the complexities of crises in public administration and policy, examining how these events strain human capacity, information technology, and communication systems. With contributions
The Routledge Handbook on Crisis, Polycrisis, and Public Administration Read More »
This book explores innovative ways in which different media, communicative fields, and creative practices are making a difference in a world increasingly defined by systemic, deepening, and compounding crises. It examines how these practices can contribute positively to a broader understanding of our planetary predicament and promote the cultural flourishing of new ideas and regenerative
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The authors examine why the world’s most urgent problems remain unsolved, emphasizing their interconnected and self-perpetuating nature. Drawing on theories of systemic failure and cumulative causation, they show how global issues interlock in degenerative cycles that cannot be addressed in isolation. By mapping 162 global issues into seven overarching categories, the “Wicked 7,” they identify
Wicked Problems: The Book Read More »
This book examines how polycrisis is framed and interpreted in contemporary European discourse, bringing together researchers in discourse studies to explore interconnected challenges such as climate change, conflict, democracy, Brexit, COVID-19, migration, and economic instability.
Critical Approaches to Polycrisis: Discourses of Conflict, Migration, Risk, and Climate Read More »
This book delves into the challenges and strategies for social democracy in Europe amid multiple, interconnected crises. It builds on discussions from the 10th Oxford Symposium and reflects on how progressive politics can navigate the complexity of today’s political and social landscape.
The Politics of Polycrisis Read More »
The book presents a collection of articles examining the interconnected crises impacting Bulgarian society from a psychological perspective, offering an in-depth analysis of societal reactions and coping mechanisms.
Social Response to Polycrisis: The Case of Bulgaria Read More »
This book summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop convened by The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on January 17–19, 2024. The workshop focused on understanding, predicting, and preparing for climate tipping points, cascading impacts, and interacting risks in the earth system, while fostering connections within the transdisciplinary research community.
