An Introduction to Ecological Economics - Couverture rigide

Costanza, Robert; Cumberland, John H; Daly, Herman; Goodland, Robert; Norgaard, Richard B

 
9781884015724: An Introduction to Ecological Economics
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 1884015727 ISBN 13 : 9781884015724
Editeur : St Lucie Press, 1997

Synopsis

Ecological economics is a way of rethinking the relationship between humans and the environment and working out the implications of how we manage our lives and the planet. An Introduction to Ecological Economics offers a starting point for undergraduate and graduate students and environmental professionals interested in this transdisciplinary field. Beginning in Section 1 with a description of some current problems in society and their underlying causes, Section 2 then takes a historical perspective to explain how world views regarding economics and ecology have evolved. Section 3 presents the fundamental principles of ecological economics, and Part 4 outlines and discusses a set of policies for creating a sustainable society as well as instruments that could be used to implement those policies. A conclusions section summarizes the main points of the book and proposes prospects for the future. Let An Introduction to Ecological Economics introduce you to important issues affecting our ecology, our economy, our world.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Ecological economics is a way of rethinking the relationship between humans and the environment and working out the implications of how we manage our lives and the planet. An Introduction to Ecological Economics offers a starting point for undergraduate and graduate students and environmental professionals interested in this transdisciplinary field. Beginning in Section 1 with a description of some current problems in society and their underlying causes, Section 2 then takes a historical perspective to explain how world views regarding economics and ecology have evolved. Section 3 presents the fundamental principles of ecological economics, and Part 4 outlines and discusses a set of policies for creating a sustainable society as well as instruments that could be used to implement those policies. A conclusions section summarizes the main points of the book and proposes prospects for the future. Let An Introduction to Ecological Economics introduce you to important issues affecting our ecology, our economy, our world.

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Éditeur
St Lucie Press
Date d'édition
1997
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1884015727
ISBN 13 
9781884015724
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
288
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Personne responsable
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