1991, ISBN: 9780231075626

Hardcover

New York: Columbia University Press, 1991. First Edition. Hardcover. Like New/Near Fine. 10.25 x 7.25 x 1.50 inches. Hardcover 1st edition, 1st printing. Like New condition with a Near … More...

New York: Columbia University Press, 1991. First Edition. Hardcover. Like New/Near Fine. 10.25 x 7.25 x 1.50 inches. Hardcover 1st edition, 1st printing. Like New condition with a Near Fine / VG+ dust jacket. The covers are in great shape. The binding is square and tight. Small abrasion to the front flyleaf. The interior pages are clean and unmarked. Inner flaps of dust jacket are creased. The book will be carefully packaged for shipment for protection from the elements. USPS electronic tracking number issued free of charge. Ecological economics is a new cross-disciplinary approach to understanding and managing the ecology and economics of our world for sustainability, on local, regional, and global scales. Representing work from scholars around the globe, the thirty-two chapters in this volume cover the basic world view of ecological economics; accounting, modeling, and analysis of ecological economic systems; institutional change and case studies.Part I focuses on defining the basic world view of ecological economics, and how and why it differs from conventional approaches. This section includes the historical precedents for ecological economics; discussions of the root cause of the problems facing humanity; insights into the problems of sustainability, discounting, and valuation; and ways to deal with the uncertainty inherent in ecological economics. Part II focuses on accounting, modeling, and analysis of ecological economic systems. Methods fro incorporating natural capital and services national income accounting are given along with an elaborate modeling system for regional analysis. An analysis of resource scarcity rounds out this segment. Part III explores institutional changes necessary to achieve sustainability and presents case studies of ecological engineering in the U.S. and China, the Baltic Sea region, agro-industrial ecosystems, Brazil, and the management of moist tropical forests., Columbia University Press, 1991, 4.5<

ISBN: 9780231075626

Columbia University Press. Used - Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'.… More...

Columbia University Press. Used - Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry., Columbia University Press, 2.5<

1991, ISBN: 0231075626

[EAN: 9780231075626], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: Columbia University Press], ECONOMICS, This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book h… More...

[EAN: 9780231075626], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: Columbia University Press], ECONOMICS, This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1300grams, ISBN:0231075626, Books<

1991, ISBN: 0231075626

[EAN: 9780231075626], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: Columbia University Press], ECONOMICS, This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book h… More...

[EAN: 9780231075626], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: Columbia University Press], ECONOMICS, This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1450grams, ISBN:0231075626, Books<