Despite the unprecedented gravity of the challenges posed by global warming, most political systems have not given them the required priority. This book examines the progressive options available to today's developing countries as they face the limitations of neoliberalism and the existential challenge of global warming.

Alfredo Saad-Filho is Professor of Political Economy and International Development at King's College London, UK.

Introduction (1) Capitalism and the Climate (2) The Imperative to Change (3) The Challenge of Diversification (4) Strategies for a Democratic Transition (5) Growth and Distribution (6) Democratic Policies for Diversification, Distribution, and Development (7) Financing the Transition to an Inclusive, Diversified and Sustainable Economy Conclusion