Acknowledgements
This book grew out of my dissertation and is therefore the final step in a research and writing project that has spanned several years. The book would not have been possible without the support I received as a doctoral student at the University of Victoria. My upmost gratitude goes to my doctoral supervisor, Bill Carroll, who encouraged this project from its earliest incarnation and provided invaluable intellectual input and guidance throughout the entire process. I am grateful for the comments and insights from my doctoral committee members, Martha McMahon and Jamie Lawson, as well as from Greg Albo. I also benefited greatly by participating in the Corporate Mapping Project, through which I was exposed to cutting edge research on the political economy and ecology of fossil capitalism.
I thank the editors of this series, David Fasenfest and Alfredo Saad-Filho, for their feedback and for giving a platform for my work as a part of New Scholarship in Political Economy.
Countless friends and family have provided me with the intellectual stimulation, engagement and emotional support that allowed me to complete this book. Special thanks goes to my Mother, Trish, for her sharp proofreading and insight. Most importantly, I would like to thank my partner and best friend Claire for her love and support.