UID:
almafu_9959240416002883
Format:
1 online resource (241 p.)
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
1-107-11761-5
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1-280-42072-3
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0-511-17502-7
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0-511-04055-5
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0-511-15512-3
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0-511-32862-1
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0-511-53602-X
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0-511-04835-1
Content:
This book examines what societal changes must occur over the next generation to ensure a successful transition to sustainability. An array of prominent authors present, for scholars and decision makers, a broad discussion of sustainable development: economic, environmental, spiritual, religious, corporate, social, scientific and political.
Note:
This volume is built upon the foundation of a conference hosted by Rice University in March 1997.
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Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Foreword; Preface; 1 Challenge and response; 2 National self-interest in the pursuit of sustainable development; 3 Uneconomic growth: Empty-world versus full-world economics; 4 Population and consumption: From more to enough; 5 Spirituality and sustainability; 6 Leadership skills for sustainable development; 7 The role of science: guidance and service; 8 Economic tools, international trade, and the role of business; 9 Stakeholders and sustainable development; 10 From idea to action: The role of policy; Index
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-521-15329-8
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-521-65305-3
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books
URL:
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