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ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
AN INTRODUCTORY TEXT |
| By: |
Prof Gareth Edwards-Jones, Dr Salman S Hussain, Ben Davies |
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Paperback |
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£77.95 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0865427968 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780865427969 |
| Publisher: |
JOHN WILEY AND SONS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
28 March, 2000 |
| Pages: |
272 |
| Description: |
Ecological economics is an interdisciplinary field of study that combines insights from the natural sciences, economics, and philosophy to develop innovative approaches to environmental problems. This book provides an introduction to the field of ecological economics for students in the natural sciences and other environmental disciplines. |
| Synopsis: |
Ecological economics is an exciting interdisciplinary field of study that combines insights from the natural sciences, economics, philosophy and other fields to develop innovative approaches to environmental problems. It draws on a wide range of analytical perspectives, some radical others more conventional, to build a more complete understanding of human-ecosystem interactions. Current research in the field includes work on nature conservation, land use planning, pollution control, natural resource management, and environmental impact assessment/evaluation."Ecological Economics" provides a comprehensive introduction to the core themes, presented in a clearly structured style, with chapters tailored specifically to readers without any economic or philosophical training. There is an emphasis throughout on the complementary roles of economics, ethics and ecology in environmental decision-making processes.The book reviews the evolution of important ideas in the field, explores the fundamental philosophies underlying different approaches to environmental problems, explains in detail the specific tools and techniques used in these approaches, and gives numerous examples of how they can be applied. Special importance is attached to understanding both the advantages and limitations of different analyses, in order to provide a balanced and coherent view of how these different approaches interrelate and how their roles vary in different contexts.Written by three authors specializing in ecology, economics and philosophy, this textbook provides an excellent introduction to the field of ecological economics for students in the natural sciences and other environmental disciplines. It will also be of interest to a wide range of professionals and researchers involved in environmental management and policy, and others including economists seeking to broaden their knowledge of new methodologies and approaches. Further reading suggestions and extensive references are provided for those interested in pursuing particular themes beyond the introductory level. |
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154 |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Blackwell Science Ltd |
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Returnable |
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