Energy and Society: The Relation Between Energy, Social Change, and Economic Development, <i>by Fred Cottrell</i>

Barber, Bernard; Cottrell, Fred

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“…Renewable energy is preferred over nonrenewable because later is dangerous for the environment and people’s health, so renewable energy is desirable. The results generated by the study are similar to outcomes by Barber (1956), Wilkinson et al (1982), Roberts and Grimes (1997), Cottrell (2009), Sathaye et al (2011), Colombo et al (2013), Papanelopoulou and Nieto-Galan (2016), Sen and Ganguly (2017), Gámez et al (2017), Hanif et al (2020), Sial et al (2022) and Wang et al (2022) that increase in renewable energy reduces the global warming, and it promotes positive implications for social development.…”

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confidence: 83%

“…They also studied the reverse scenario and concluded that a reduction in 0.5°C warming would increase China's GDP by 0.04%. Barber (1956), in his book Energy and Society: The Relation Between Energy, Social Change, and Economic Development, concluded that think beyond the traditional view of nation development like race, religion, culture, army and geography and accept that available energy is the basic driver of social development. Wilkinson et al (1982) investigated the use of energy and social disruption in western countries and concluded that the results were inconsistent and needed theoretical background and proper methodology.…”

Section: Literature Review 21 Impact Of Climate Changementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Barber (1956), in his book Energy and Society: The Relation Between Energy, Social Change, and Economic Development , concluded that think beyond the traditional view of nation development like race, religion, culture, army and geography and accept that available energy is the basic driver of social development.…”

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Increasing social resilience against climate change risks: a case of extreme climate affected countries

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Purpose Social development is the ultimate goal of every nation, and climate change is a major stumbling block. Climate Risk Index has documented several climate change events with their devastations in terms of lives lost and economic cost. This study aims to link the climate change and renewable energy with the social progress of extreme climate affected countries. Design/methodology/approach This research used the top 50 most climate-affected countries of the decade and estimated the impact of climate risk on social progress with moderation effects of renewable energy and technology. Several competing panel data models such as quantile regression, bootstrap quantile regression and feasible generalized least square are used to generate robust estimates. Findings The results confirm that climate hazards obstruct socioeconomic progress, but renewable energy and technology can help to mitigate the repercussion. Moreover, improved institutions enhance the social progress of nations. Research limitations/implications Government should improve the institutional quality that enhances their performance in terms of Voice and Accountability, Political Stability and Absence of Violence, Government Effectiveness, Regulatory Quality, Rule of Law and Control of Corruption to increase social progress. In addition, society should use renewable energy instead of fossil fuels to avoid environmental degradation and health hazards. Innovation and technology also play an important role in social progress and living standards, so there should be free hand to private business research and development, encouraging research institutes and universities to come forward for innovation and research. Practical implications The ultimate goal of all human struggle is to have progress that facilitates human beings to uplift their living standard. One of the best measures that can tell us about a nation’s progress is Social Progress Index (SPI), and one of many factors that can abruptly change it is the climate; so this study is an attempt to link the relationship among these variables and also discuss the situation where the impact of climate can be reduced. Social implications Although social progress is an important concept of today’s economics discussion, relatively few studies are using the SPI to measure social well-being. Similarly, there is consensus about the impact of climate on people, government and crops but relatively less study about its overall impact on social progress, so this study attempts to fill the gap about the relationship between social progress and climate change. Originality/value The main contribution of this study is the solution for the impact of climate risk. Climate risk is not in human control, and we cannot eliminate it, but we can reduce the negative impacts of climate change. Moderator impact of renewable energy decreases the negative impact of climate change, so there is a need to use more renewable energy to mitigate the bad consequences of climate on social progress. Another moderator is technology; using technology will also mitigate the negative consequences of the climate, so there is a need to facilitate technological advancement.

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Section: Literature Review 21 Impact Of Climate Changementioning

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“…The research provides a comprehensive understanding of how the political and historical context in Vietnam significantly influences religious conversion. It suggests that shifts in the socio-political landscape, including political upheavals and critical historical events, can catalyze individuals to explore and adopt new religious beliefs (Cottrell, 2009). This finding highlights the dynamic nature of religious affiliation, showing its responsiveness to external societal changes.…”

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“…However, the motivation for religious conversion is only sometimes driven by economic or material benefits. Seul (1999), Rambo (1993), andCottrell (2009) point out that social pressures and the desire to belong to a particular community can also be significant factors. This aspect emphasizes the human need for social connection and acceptance, which can be fulfilled through religious affiliation.…”

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Factors Affecting the Motivation of Religious Conversion: Evidence in Vietnam

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2024

Intl. J. Rel.

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This study investigates the motivations behind religious conversion in Vietnam, focusing on political, historical, personal, psychological, and socioeconomic factors. The research uses a quantitative approach to examine how external socio-political changes, personal life events, and religious influences shape individuals' decisions to convert. It highlights the dynamic responsiveness of religious beliefs to societal shifts and the profound impact of individual experiences on spiritual orientation. The study also explores the role of communal religious aspects and psychological well-being in the conversion process. While revealing the complexity of religious conversion in Vietnam's unique context, the study acknowledges methodological limitations and suggests future research directions, including qualitative analysis and cross-cultural studies. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the multifaceted nature of religious conversion, emphasizing its individual, societal, and cultural dimensions.

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International technical interventions in agriculture and rural development: Some basic trends, issues, and questions

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Energy and Society: The Relation Between Energy, Social Change, and Economic Development, by Fred Cottrell

Cited by 27 publications

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Increasing social resilience against climate change risks: a case of extreme climate affected countries

Increasing social resilience against climate change risks: a case of extreme climate affected countries

Factors Affecting the Motivation of Religious Conversion: Evidence in Vietnam

International technical interventions in agriculture and rural development: Some basic trends, issues, and questions

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