Building a Green Economy Perspectives from Ecological Economics |
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| Editor:
| Richardson, Robert B. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-61186-102-0 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2013 |
| Publisher: | Michigan State University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $66.00 |
Book Description:
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In this timely volume, leading ecological economics scholars offer a variety of perspectives on building a green economy. Grounded in a critique of conventional thinking about unrestrained economic expansion and the costs of environmental degradation, this book presents a roadmap for a new economy that prioritizes human welfare over consumerism and growth. The book is organized around three sections: "Perspectives on a Green Economy," "Historical and Theoretical Perspectives," and...
More DescriptionIn this timely volume, leading ecological economics scholars offer a variety of perspectives on building a green economy. Grounded in a critique of conventional thinking about unrestrained economic expansion and the costs of environmental degradation, this book presents a roadmap for a new economy that prioritizes human welfare over consumerism and growth. The book is organized around three sections: "Perspectives on a Green Economy," "Historical and Theoretical Perspectives," and "Applications and Practice."