Imperiale Lebensweise

The book "Imperial Lifestyle" by Ulrich Brand and Markus Wissen offers an in-depth analysis of the ongoing exploitation of resources and labor in the Global South by the Global North. The authors argue that despite the apparent overcoming of imperialism, the structures of global capitalism continue to be based on inequality and exploitation. They present a comprehensive description of the crisis and criticize the current market-oriented and technical solutions that fail to address the challenges. Instead, they call for a socio-ecological transformation to promote a solidarity-based way of life. The book is a compelling appeal to question existing patterns of production and consumption and to develop sustainable alternatives.