Environ Natural Rsrcs Tech P - Softcover

Degregori, Thomas R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0813809231 ISBN 13: 9780813809236

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2003

Synopsis

Always controversial, Thomas DeGregori has released another classic volume that is sure to inform, confound, and present new perspectives on todays environmental issues. This time he is taking on the environmentalists, naturalists, green consumerists, and those that hail the natural lifestyle as the healthy, politically correct thing to do.

DeGregori examines the economics of green consumerism, the reality of saving the environment, how historical cultures may have influenced environmental damage, and how being ecologically correct may have a more damaging effect on our environment. Not just a regurgitation of theories; DeGregori offers real-time strategies and alternatives to enhance our natural resources and our environment in harmony with today’s modern technology. This is the book everyone will be talking about for years to come.

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About the Author

Thomas R. DeGregorio, PhD., is a professor of economics at the University of Houston, Texas, and author of numerous scholarly books, articles, and reviews. His fields of expertise are economic development; technology and science in economic development; and African, Asian, and Caribbean economic development. Dr. DeGregorio has served on many editorial boards and boards of directors and is currently on the board of directors of the American Council on Science and Health. He is a popular speaker, lecturer, and consultant, both nationally and internationally.

From the Back Cover

The Environment, Our Natural Resources, and Modern Technology presents a new perspective on today's environmental issues. Taking on those who hail the natural lifestyle as the healthy, politically correct path, Dr. DeGregori examines the economics of green consumerism, the reality of saving the environment, how historical cultures may have influenced environmental damage, and why being ecologically correct may have a more damaging effect on our environment.

Not just a regurgitation of theories, The Environment, Our Natural Resources, and Modern Technology offers practical alternatives and realistic strategies to enhance our natural resources and environment in harmony with today's modern technology. This book will serve as a springboard for environmental discussion for years to come.

Not just a regurgitation of theories, The Environment, Our Natural Resources, and Modern Technology offers practical alternatives and realistic strategies to enhance our natural resources and environment in harmony with today's modern technology. This book will serve as a springboard for environmental discussion for years to come.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0813809231
• ISBN 13: 9780813809236
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256