Robert Heilbroner Has Argued That Environmental Crises May Lead to a Revival

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Essay

Robert Heilbroner has argued that environmental crises may lead to a revival of fascism. What reasons does he have for saying this? That is, in what ways could environmental problems lead to a crisis of democracy? Do you think that democracies are more or less likely to deal effectively with environmental problems than highly authoritarian or fascist governments?

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Definitions:

Tracheotomy

A surgical procedure that involves creating an opening in the neck straight into the trachea to aid breathing.

Laryngectomy

A surgical procedure to remove the larynx, often due to cancer, which may result in the loss of voice.

Laryngoscope

A medical instrument used to obtain a view of the vocal folds and the glottis, which is the space between the vocal cords.

Laryngoscopy

A diagnostic procedure that uses a special instrument called a laryngoscope to view the throat and larynx.