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OverviewThe rural roads that led to our planet-changing global economy ran through the American South. That region's impact on the interconnected histories of business and ecological change is narrated here by acclaimed scholar Bart Elmore, who uses the histories of five southern firms—Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines, Walmart, FedEx, and Bank of America—to investigate the environmental impact of our have-it-now, fly-by-night, buy-on-credit economy. Drawing on exclusive interviews with company executives, corporate archives, and other records, Elmore explores the historical, economic, and ecological conditions that gave rise to these five trailblazing corporations. He then considers what each has become: an essential presence in the daily workings of the global economy and an unmistakable contributor to the reshaping of the world's ecosystems. Even as businesses invest in sustainability initiatives and respond to new calls for corporate responsibility, Elmore shows the limits of their efforts to ""green"" their operations and offers insights on how governments and activists can push corporations to do better. At the root, Elmore reveals a fundamental challenge: Our lives are built around businesses that connect far-flung rural places to urban centers and global destinations. This ""country capitalism"" that proved successful in the US South has made it possible to satisfy our demands at the click of a button, but each click comes with hidden environmental costs. This book is a must-read for anyone who hopes to create an ecologically sustainable future economy. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Bart ElmorePublisher: The University of North Carolina Press Imprint: The University of North Carolina Press Weight: 0.271kg ISBN: 9781469673332ISBN 10: 1469673339 Pages: 248 Publication Date: 16 May 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews". . . . Even-handed, informative . . . . A compelling argument that companies are willing but not eager to fight climate change.""—Kirkus Reviews" ". . . . Even-handed, informative . . . . A compelling argument that companies are willing but not eager to fight climate change.""--Kirkus Reviews" . . . . Even-handed, informative . . . . A compelling argument that companies are willing but not eager to fight climate change.""—Kirkus Reviews Author InformationBart Elmore is associate professor of environmental history at The Ohio State University and the 2022 recipient of the Dan David Prize. His previous books include Citizen Coke: The Making of Coca-Cola Capitalism and Seed Money: Monsanto's Past and Our Food Future. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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