awakening in and the oil crises of the later 20th century, to wide swings in oil prices and increased

, economic growth, and global climate change. In the light of the recent crises of the European Union (EU

current crises of welfare capitalism as well as the challenges and conflicts of an eco-socialist society

-- Financial crises, sovereign debt and future reform -- Economic development, growth and inequality -- The

energy crises -- Dysfunctional markets -- Nature as guide -- Closing the materials loop -- Shifting back