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Toward Sustainable Development: Concepts, Methods, and Policy (International Society for Ecological Economics Series) - Softcover

International Society For Ecological Economics

 
9781559633499: Toward Sustainable Development: Concepts, Methods, and Policy (International Society for Ecological Economics Series)

Synopsis

"Toward Sustainable Development" is a comprehensive and wide ranging exploration of the theoretical and practical aspects of the concept of sustainable development. Internationally known scholars present an in depth critique of traditional economic methods and ideas, and a new framework for analysis of issues of development and environmental policy. The book: outlines the historical development of the concept of sustainable developmentclarifies the many interpretations of what sustainable development ispresents new and detailed assessments of the concepts, methods, and implementation of sustainable development policiesAs well as explaining the conceptual and theoretical background, the book discusses methods and techniques, and examines issues of policy and implementation. It offers both critical observations on old approaches, and valuable guidelines for recent innovations.

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About the Author

Jeroen C.J.M. van den Bergh is professor in the department of spatial economics at the Free University in Amsterdam.

Jan van der Staaten is senior researcher at the European Centre of Nature Conservation in Tilburg, the Netherlands.

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