Environmental Management in Tropical Agriculture

Addressing the problem of the high cost of agricultural development in tropical regions, this book summarizes the environmental concerns associated with tropical agriculture. The authors highlight major environmental hazards confronted in tropical agriculture and suggest specific management options that could be used to reduce or avoid them. The fi

Environmental Management In Tropical Agriculture

Science & Math

Goodland, Robert

Biological Sciences

CRC-Press

Environmental Management In Tropical Agriculture (Westview Replica Editions)

Natural Capital and Human Economic Survival (Ecological Economics)

Business & Money

Norgaard, Richard B.

Prugh, Thomas

Cumberland, John H

Daly, Herman

Economics

Tribal Peoples and Economic Development: Human Ecologic Considerations

World Bank

Most people love nature and consider themselves environmentalists, but nature isn't just pretty and lovable, it is indispensable to our survival and economic activity. That is the most compelling reason for environmental protection. The conventional economic wisdom views land (natural capital) as a small part of the economy, along with capital, labor, technology and so on. The authors argue that this is backwards: that the economy nests within the environment (land) and not the other way around. The authors give a brief history of the origins of conventional economic wisdom and critique it from a the standpoint of ecological economics. They explain what natural capital -our life support system - is and does, and describe the severe strains that have been put on it. They conclude with some policy options, such as green taxes and suggestions for personal action that would conserve natural capital and thus make conserve resources for present and future generations. Natural Capital and Human Economic Survival is written for environmentalists, environmental studies majors and anyone concerned about the flaws of mainstream economics - how it has led us into unsustainable ways of living - and who would like to learn about alternatives that are more sustainable.

From Empty-World Economics to Full-World Economics Ecological economics explores new ways of thinking about how we manage our lives and our planet to achieve a sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future. Ecological economics extends and integrates the study and management of both "nature's household" and "humankind's household"―An Introduction to Ecological Economics, Second Edition, the first update and expansion of this classic text in 15 years, describes new approaches to achieving a sustainable and desirable human presence on Earth. Written by the top experts in the field, it addresses the necessity for an innovative approach to integrated environmental, social, and economic analysis and management, and describes policies aimed at achieving our shared goals. Demands a Departure from Business as Usual The book begins with a description of prevailing interdependent environmental, economic, and social issues and their underlying causes, and offers guidance on designing policies and instruments capable of adequately coping with these problems. It documents the historical development of the disciplines of economics and ecology, and explores how they have evolved so differently from a shared conceptual base. Structured into four sections, it also presents various ideas and models in their proper chronological context, details the fundamental principles of ecological economics, and outlines prospects for the future.
 What’s New in the Second Edition: <ul>
<li>Includes several new pieces and updates in each section</li> <li>Adds a series of independently authored "boxes" to expand and update information in the current text</li> <li>Addresses the historical development of economics and ecology and the recent progress in integrating the study of humans and the rest of nature</li> <li>Covers the basic concepts and applications of ecological economics in language accessible to a broad audience</li> </ul>
 An Introduction to Ecological Economics, Second Edition can be used in an introductory undergraduate or graduate course; requires no prior knowledge of mathematics, economics, or ecology; provides a unified understanding of natural and human-dominated ecosystems; and reintegrates the market economy within society and the rest of nature.

An Introduction to Ecological Economics

Costanza, Robert

Ecological economics is a way of rethinking the relationship between humans and the environment and working out the implications of how we manage our lives and the planet. An Introduction to Ecological Economics offers a starting point for undergraduate and graduate students and environmental professionals interested in this transdisciplinary field. Beginning in Section 1 with a description of some current problems in society and their underlying causes, Section 2 then takes a historical perspective to explain how world views regarding economics and ecology have evolved. Section 3 presents the fundamental principles of ecological economics, and Part 4 outlines and discusses a set of policies for creating a sustainable society as well as instruments that could be used to implement those policies. A conclusions section summarizes the main points of the book and proposes prospects for the future. Let An Introduction to Ecological Economics introduce you to important issues affecting our ecology, our economy, our world.

Drawing on the theoretical insights and research experience of some of the world's leading ecological economists, Natural Capital and Human Economic Survival argues that mainstream economics has misled citizens and policy makers by viewing natural capital as only a single, rather unimportant, factor of economic production. In contrast, ecological economics views it as the very foundation of the economy. Natural Capital and Human Economic Survival explains what natural capital is and does, and how it is threatened. It also proposes some revenue-neutral policy options that could restructure the economic system to encourage investment in natural capital. Such policies would work, in part, by properly valuing natural capital resources and services. By helping to "get the prices right," within the context of sustainable ecosystems and a fair distribution of resources they would promote true economic efficiency, equity and sustainability.

Natural Capital and Human Economic Survival

Prough, Thomas

Chelsea Green Pub. Co

Natural Capital and Human Economic Survival explains what natural capital is and does, and how it is threatened. It also proposes some revenue-neutral policy options that could restructure the economic system to encourage investment in natural capital. Such policies would work, in part, by properly valuing natural capital resources and services. By helping to "get the prices right," within the context of sustainable ecosystems and a fair distribution of resources, they would promote true economic efficiency, equity and sustainability. Written by Washington area environmental writer Thomas Prugh and co-authored by several leaders of the ecological economics approach to environmental problems - Robert Costanza, John H. Cumberland, Herman Daly, Robert Goodland, and Richard B. Norgaard - Natural Capital and Human Economic Survival is part of a full-spectrum publishing project initiated by the International Society for Ecological Economics. The publications of ISEE deliver technical research to academic audiences, while also communicating ISEE's transdisciplinary efforts to policymakers and general readers through books such as Natural Capital and Human Economic Survival, textbooks, and executive summaries. Natural Capital and Human Economic Survival represents forward-thinking research, approaches, and solutions to environmental problems in an accessible, well-documented format. Readers and students who need more technical information are referred to ISEE's academic texts, Investing in Natural Capital and Introduction to Ecological Economics.

Sinauer Associates, Inc.

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