1st Edition

Human Ecology, Human Economy

Edited By Clive Hamilton Copyright 1997
400 Pages
by Routledge

400 Pages
by Routledge

400 Pages
by Routledge

'A brilliant synthesis of ecology and economics that provides a sure guide to a sustainable future. It is a must for all environmentalists and economists.' Charles Birch 'Written by an impressive list of experts across a number of disciplines, this readable text provides not only analysis but vigorous criticism-and answers.' Robyn Williams 'This book is such a useful guide to responsible... Read more
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Contributors

Acknowledgements

Introduction - Mark Diesendorf/Clive Hamilton

PART 1 - BASIC CONCEPTS

1 Humans in the biosphere - Stephen Boyden/Stephen Dovers

2 Foundations of ecological economics - Clive Hamilton

3 Principles of ecologically sustainable development - Mark Diesendorf

4 Economic growth and human well-being - Steve Dodds

5 Values and ethics - Janis Birkeland/Steve Dodds/Clive Hamilton

6 Trade and the environment - Henry Leveson-Gower

PART 2 - CASE STUDIES AND POLICY DIRECTIONS

7 Soils and agriculture - Jim Derrick/Paul Dann

8 Greenhouse response in the energy sector - Mark Diesendorf

9 Impacts of energy use - Bent Sorensen

10 Urban transport and urban form - Paul Mees

11 The ecologically sustainable development process in Australia - Mark Diesendorf/Clive Hamilton

12 Some path

Biography

Mark Diesendorf is senior lecturer in the Human Ecology program at the Australian National University. Clive Hamilton is the Executive Director of the Australia Institute.