ISBN: 9789051664621 - complexity and survival (1 résultats)

Paperback. First Edition (1995), unstated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only a tiny spot at the upper front panel and some very faint discoloration around it; a former owner's name and "personal copy" written in ink at the half title page; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A handsome, very nearly--new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only minor flaws. Bright and Clean. Corners Sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.5 x 6.3 x 0.2 inches). Preface, 71 pages. Language: English. Weight: 5.2 ounces. First Edition (1995), unstated. Academic Press Paperback.How modest a little booklet can be. Of all books that make sense, this is probably the most modest of all.This book shows mathematically, still not too complicated (!), and foremost completely scientifically that for sustainability we need growth. If there is zero growth or zero innovation there is no sustainability possible":"Those who innocently advocate zero growth or zero inventions and innovations tend ot overlook of importance of instability."This book is another great contribution to the S-curve theory. I keep this precious little volume close to my heart.…