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Ecological Economics, Second Edition: Principles and Applications
Herman E. Daly
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Description for Ecological Economics, Second Edition: Principles and Applications
Hardback. Argues that humans and ecological systems are inextricably bound together in complex ways. This book provides a foundation in traditional neoclassical economic thought, and places that foundation within an interdisciplinary framework which embraces the linkages among economic growth, environmental degradation, and social inequity. Num Pages: 488 pages, figures. BIC Classification: KCN; RN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 179 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1164.
In its first edition, this book helped to define the emerging field of ecological economics. This new edition surveys the field today. It incorporates all of the latest research findings and grounds economic inquiry in a more robust understanding of human needs and behavior. Humans and ecological systems, it argues, are inextricably bound together in complex and long-misunderstood ways. According to ecological economists, conventional economics does not reflect adequately the value of essential factors like clean air and water, species diversity, and social and generational equity. By excluding biophysical and social systems from their analyses, many conventional economists have overlooked ... Read more
In its first edition, this book helped to define the emerging field of ecological economics. This new edition surveys the field today. It incorporates all of the latest research findings and grounds economic inquiry in a more robust understanding of human needs and behavior. Humans and ecological systems, it argues, are inextricably bound together in complex and long-misunderstood ways. According to ecological economists, conventional economics does not reflect adequately the value of essential factors like clean air and water, species diversity, and social and generational equity. By excluding biophysical and social systems from their analyses, many conventional economists have overlooked ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Island Press United States
Number of pages
488
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Weight
1158g
Number of Pages
544
Place of Publication
Washington, United States
ISBN
9781597266819
SKU
V9781597266819
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About Herman E. Daly
Herman E. Daly is professor at the University of Maryland, School of Public Affairs. He is a cofounder of Ecological Economics, the leading journal in the discipline, and recipient of the Right Livelihood Award, also known as the "alternative Nobel Prize." Joshua Farley is a professor of community development and applied economics and assistant research professor at the Gund Institute ... Read more
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