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Environmental Thought (Current Issues in Ecological Economics series) - Hardcover

 
9781840644098: Environmental Thought (Current Issues in Ecological Economics series)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1840644095 ISBN 13: 9781840644098
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 2003

Synopsis

During the past twenty years there has been an explosive growth in research into environmental issues from a social science perspective. Ecological economics, in particular, has emerged as a true transdiscipline which seeks to conceptualise environmental concerns, thus allowing for the formulation of appropriate policy measures. This volume takes stock of this emerging body of work and offers an authoritative insight into current environmental thought.

The book is divided into three broad sections: Disciplinary Approaches, Concepts and Issues. Under the heading of disciplinary approaches, the authors review the state of environmental thinking in the diverse fields of philosophy, politics, sociology, economics and law. The concepts addressed include the precautionary principle, sustainable development, environmental security and ecological modernisation. Finally, in the last section, they assess a range of crucial environmental issues such as consumption, biodiversity, global climate change and population.

Each of the specially commissioned chapters is written by a recognised expert in the field, while the book as a whole offers a unique interdisciplinary perspective. Ecological economists, environmental researchers and environmental policy analysts will all find this an accessible and highly rewarding introduction to contemporary environmental thinking.

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About the Author

Edited by Edward A. Page, Department of Politics and International Studies, Warwick University, UK and John Proops, formerly Professor of Ecological Economics, School of Politics, International Relations and the Environment, Keele University, UK

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Publisher
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Publication date
2003
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1840644095
ISBN 13 
9781840644098
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
328
Editor
Page Edward A., Proops John