An introduction to the green economy : science, systems and sustainability / Adrian C. Newton and Elena Cantarello.
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TextLanguage: ENG Publication details: London ; New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2014Edition: 1st edDescription: xxiii, 358p. ; 26 cmContent type: 36 Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780415711609 (hardback); 9780415711616 (pbk)Subject(s): Sustainable development | Environmental economics | Environmental policy -- Economic aspects | Ecology -- Economic aspects | NATURE / Environmental Conservation & Protection | BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Sustainable DevelopmentDDC classification: 338.927 LOC classification: HC79.E5 | N45713 2014Summary: "This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the green economy, using a strongly interdisciplinary approach based on natural resource management rather than treating it as a sub-set of economics. Examples of real-world case studies are used to illustrate how sustainable development can be achieved in practice. In this way, the authors provide a thorough overview of both the principles and practice of the green economy, drawing from a wide range of disciplines including ecology, geography, social science, psychology,
.sustainability science, environmental science, law and economics"--
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
"This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the green economy, using a strongly interdisciplinary approach based on natural resource management rather than treating it as a sub-set of economics. Examples of real-world case studies are used to illustrate how sustainable development can be achieved in practice. In this way, the authors provide a thorough overview of both the principles and practice of the green economy, drawing from a wide range of disciplines including ecology, geography, social science, psychology,
.sustainability science, environmental science, law and economics"--
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