Learning from emancipation: The Port Royal Experiment and transition theory

Transition studies, while offering valuable insights into sustainable change, lacks critical engagement with spatial and political dimensions. This study addresses these gaps by examining the Port Royal 'Free Labor' emancipation experiments during the U.S. Civil War. It demonstrates how integrating political ecology—a critical and spatially aware approach—enhances transition theory's understanding of sustainable pathways. The research highlights the importance of place-based analysis in transition studies, offering a nuanced perspective on historical transitions that could inform future sustainability efforts.

DuPuis, E. M. (2021). Learning from emancipation: The Port Royal Experiment and transition theory. Environment and Planning A: Economy and Space, 53(6), 1507–1524. https://doi.org/10.1177/0308518x211011176