Enemies of Progress

This polemical book examines the concept of sustainability and presents a critical exploration of its all-pervasive influence on society, arguing that sustainability, manifested in several guises, represents a pernicious and corrosive doctrine that has survived primarily because there seems to be no alternative to its canon.

1. Introduction; 2. Architecture: less is more? 3. Energy: sanctifying nature; 4. Transport: reducing mobility; 5. (Under)Developing World: redefining poverty; 6. Education: learned behaviour; 7. Conclusion