Slow Burn

“Shortlisted for the Business Impact Award, getAbsract Journal”“A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year”“Longlisted for the Porchlight Business Book Awards, Big Ideas & New Perspectives”“A Behavioral Scientist Notable Book of the Year”“Winner of the Axiom Bronze Medal in Philanthropy, Nonprofit, and Sustainability”“Excellent… . Professor Park argues persuasively that we have been so focused on apocalyptic scenarios that we haven’t focused enough on the other consequences of climate change.”—Nicholas Kristof, New York Times“Park writes clearly and well, making a strong case for immediate action rather than waiting for the costs to compound—which, over the next couple decades, they are certain to do. A multifaceted look at the many externalities of a warming world.” * Kirkus *”[A] deeply researched book… . With gripping prose, this book encourages policymakers to consider the many hazards associated with the unavoidable increases in global temperature that the world faces. This is a call to arms addressing one of the most critical issues of contemporary times.” * Library Journal (Starred review) *“Enough to make readers break out in a sweat.” * Publishers Weekly *“Superbly written, thoroughly researched, and thoughtful… . [Slow Burn] is one of the best books on climate policy.” * Choice *

R. Jisung Park is assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania, where he holds appointments in the School of Social Policy and Practice and the Wharton School of Business. An environmental and labor economist, he has been investigating and writing about the economics of climate change for more than a decade. He has advised organisations that range from the World Bank to the New York City Departments of Education and Health.