Author: Janet N. Abramovitz
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393323153
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Focuses on the social, economic, and environmental trends that determine the health of people and the planet. Covers mainly the 1990s.
Vital Signs 2002
Author: Janet N. Abramovitz
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393323153
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Focuses on the social, economic, and environmental trends that determine the health of people and the planet. Covers mainly the 1990s.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393323153
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Focuses on the social, economic, and environmental trends that determine the health of people and the planet. Covers mainly the 1990s.
Vital Signs 2003-2004
Author: Worldwatch Institute
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134030266
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
This annual volume from the Worldwatch Institute gives prominence to key trends that often escape the attention of the news media, world leaders and economic experts. The book distils 36 vital signs of our times from thousands of governmental, industrial and scientific sources, allowing readers to track key indicators that show our social, economic and environmental progress, or lack of it. Each trend is presented in both text and graphics, providing a thorough overview.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134030266
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
This annual volume from the Worldwatch Institute gives prominence to key trends that often escape the attention of the news media, world leaders and economic experts. The book distils 36 vital signs of our times from thousands of governmental, industrial and scientific sources, allowing readers to track key indicators that show our social, economic and environmental progress, or lack of it. Each trend is presented in both text and graphics, providing a thorough overview.
Vital Signs 2012
Author: The The Worldwatch Institute
Publisher: Island Press
ISBN: 1610913736
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
Just as people schedule regular check-ups with physicians, our planet needs regular check-ups to catch issues as early as possible, before they become more serious and harder to heal. That is the much-needed service provided on a global scale by the Worldwatch Institute in this new book, Vital Signs 2012. By taking stock of global consumption, Vital Signs 2012 offers the facts that need to guide our stewardship of the Earth's resources-and some of these facts are shocking. The report covers topics from obesity to ecosystem services, from grain production to nuclear power. Taken as a whole, it paints a picture of skyrocketing population, disappearing forests, and increasing consumption peppered with bright spots like growing investment in high-speed trains and other efficient transportation systems. Vital Signs 2012 is based on Worldwatch's online project of the same name, which provides up-to-date figures on important global concerns, as well as the Institute's own additional research. The book compiles the most important of these into an accessible, informative resource for policymakers and anyone who wants a realistic look at the state of our planet.
Publisher: Island Press
ISBN: 1610913736
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
Just as people schedule regular check-ups with physicians, our planet needs regular check-ups to catch issues as early as possible, before they become more serious and harder to heal. That is the much-needed service provided on a global scale by the Worldwatch Institute in this new book, Vital Signs 2012. By taking stock of global consumption, Vital Signs 2012 offers the facts that need to guide our stewardship of the Earth's resources-and some of these facts are shocking. The report covers topics from obesity to ecosystem services, from grain production to nuclear power. Taken as a whole, it paints a picture of skyrocketing population, disappearing forests, and increasing consumption peppered with bright spots like growing investment in high-speed trains and other efficient transportation systems. Vital Signs 2012 is based on Worldwatch's online project of the same name, which provides up-to-date figures on important global concerns, as well as the Institute's own additional research. The book compiles the most important of these into an accessible, informative resource for policymakers and anyone who wants a realistic look at the state of our planet.
State of the World 2003
Author: Worldwatch Institute
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136533400
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
This volume takes a look at the trends that have put the global economy on a collision course with the Earth's ecosystems. It aims to provide a vital synthesis ranging across a wide spectrum of both the social and natural sciences. Published annually in 28 languages, each edition draws on the knowledge of the Worldwatch Institute's team of writers and researchers.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136533400
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
This volume takes a look at the trends that have put the global economy on a collision course with the Earth's ecosystems. It aims to provide a vital synthesis ranging across a wide spectrum of both the social and natural sciences. Published annually in 28 languages, each edition draws on the knowledge of the Worldwatch Institute's team of writers and researchers.
Eco-theology
Author: Celia Deane-Drummond
Publisher: Saint Mary's Press
ISBN: 1599820137
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Here is comprehensive coverage of the rapidly growing field of eco-theology. Eco-Theology evaluates the merits or otherwise of contemporary eco-theologies and introduces readers to critical debates, while tracing trends from around the globe and key theological responses. The emphasis is on the theological aspects of Christian engagement with environmental issues, rather than primarily ethical or spiritual concerns. Included are further reading sections and discussion questions.
Publisher: Saint Mary's Press
ISBN: 1599820137
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Here is comprehensive coverage of the rapidly growing field of eco-theology. Eco-Theology evaluates the merits or otherwise of contemporary eco-theologies and introduces readers to critical debates, while tracing trends from around the globe and key theological responses. The emphasis is on the theological aspects of Christian engagement with environmental issues, rather than primarily ethical or spiritual concerns. Included are further reading sections and discussion questions.
Funding the Natural Resource Challenge, a Report to Congress, Fiscal Year ...
Author: United States. National Park Service
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Conservation of natural resources
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Conservation of natural resources
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
State of the World 2005
Author: Michael Renner
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393060201
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Tackles the pressing issue of international security and its ramifications on the health of our planet.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393060201
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Tackles the pressing issue of international security and its ramifications on the health of our planet.
An Invitation to Environmental Sociology
Author: Michael Mayerfeld Bell
Publisher: SAGE Publications
ISBN: 1483323188
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 739
Book Description
“This is not only the best environmental sociology text I’ve used, but it is the best text of any type I’ve used in college-level teaching.” –Dr. Cliff Brown, University of New Hampshire Join author Mike Bell and new co-author Loka Ashwood as they explore “the biggest community of all” and bring out the sociology of environmental possibility. The highly-anticipated Fifth Edition of An Invitation to Environmental Sociology delves into this rapidly changing and growing field in a clear and artful manner. Written in a lively, engaging style, this book explores the broad range of topics in environmental sociology with a personal passion rarely seen in sociology books. The Fifth Edition contains new chapters entitled “Money and Markets,” “Technology and Science,” and “Living in An Ecological Society.” In addition, this edition brings in fresh material on extraction between core and periphery countries, the industrialization of agriculture, the hazards of fossil fuel production, environmental security, and making environmentalism normal.
Publisher: SAGE Publications
ISBN: 1483323188
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 739
Book Description
“This is not only the best environmental sociology text I’ve used, but it is the best text of any type I’ve used in college-level teaching.” –Dr. Cliff Brown, University of New Hampshire Join author Mike Bell and new co-author Loka Ashwood as they explore “the biggest community of all” and bring out the sociology of environmental possibility. The highly-anticipated Fifth Edition of An Invitation to Environmental Sociology delves into this rapidly changing and growing field in a clear and artful manner. Written in a lively, engaging style, this book explores the broad range of topics in environmental sociology with a personal passion rarely seen in sociology books. The Fifth Edition contains new chapters entitled “Money and Markets,” “Technology and Science,” and “Living in An Ecological Society.” In addition, this edition brings in fresh material on extraction between core and periphery countries, the industrialization of agriculture, the hazards of fossil fuel production, environmental security, and making environmentalism normal.
State of the World, 2003
Author: Chris Bright
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393051735
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
In State of the World 2003, the Worldwatch Institute's award-winning research team provides concerned citizens and national leaders with comprehensive analysis of the global environmental problems we face, together with detailed descriptions of practical, innovative solutions, like charting the most environmentally sound path to a hydrogen-fueled economy, or accelerating the rapidly growing conversion of farmers worldwide to organic farming and sustainable agriculture.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393051735
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
In State of the World 2003, the Worldwatch Institute's award-winning research team provides concerned citizens and national leaders with comprehensive analysis of the global environmental problems we face, together with detailed descriptions of practical, innovative solutions, like charting the most environmentally sound path to a hydrogen-fueled economy, or accelerating the rapidly growing conversion of farmers worldwide to organic farming and sustainable agriculture.
Globalization
Author: Greg Buckman
Publisher: Zed Books Ltd.
ISBN: 1848136943
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
This book gives the lie to the claim that globalization is 'irreversible and irresistible'. Greg Buckman argues there are two broad approaches within the anti-globalization movement, explaining the details of each school's outlook, their weaknesses, where they disagree, their common ground, and where they might come together in campaigns.
Publisher: Zed Books Ltd.
ISBN: 1848136943
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
This book gives the lie to the claim that globalization is 'irreversible and irresistible'. Greg Buckman argues there are two broad approaches within the anti-globalization movement, explaining the details of each school's outlook, their weaknesses, where they disagree, their common ground, and where they might come together in campaigns.