Should the U.S. reduce its consumption? / David Haugen and Susan Musser, book editors.

Other author Haugen, David M., 1969-
Other author Musser, Susan.
Format Book
Publication InfoFarmington Hills, Mich. : Greenhaven Press, ©2011.
Description113 pages ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Consumption (Economics)--United States. --Juvenile literature.
Consumers--United States. --Juvenile literature.

SeriesAt issue. Social issues
At issue. Social issues. ^A696076
Contents Introduction -- 1: U S is a consumer nation / Tirdad Derakhshani -- 2: U S is a producer nation / Richard M Abrams -- 3: U S must rethink its consumption habits / Ted Anthony -- 4: Americans are becoming more frugal / Kimberly Palmer -- 5: U S should reduce oil consumption in favor of cleaner energy / Ron Wyden -- 6: U S oil consumption harms national security and the environment / Christopher Beddor et al -- 7: U S consumption of oil is declining / Steve Everly -- 8: Americans eat too much / Adrienne Forman -- 9: Americans waste too much food / Andrew Martin -- 10: Americans are hoarding and storing more stuff than ever before / Martin John Brown -- 11: U S needs to embrace sustainability, not consumption / Irene A Quesnot -- 12: Sustainability is a myth / Peter Goodchild -- Organizations to contact -- Bibliography -- Index.
Abstract Overview: The At Issue series includes a wide range of opinion on a single controversial subject. Each volume includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives -- eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials and many others. Extensive bibliographies and annotated lists of relevant organizations to contact offer a gateway to future research.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 102-106) and index.
LCCN 2010020771
ISBN9780737748949 (hbk.)
ISBN073774894X (hbk.)
ISBN9780737748956 (pbk.)
ISBN0737748958 (pbk.)
Stock number1313670 QBI

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HC110.C6 S54 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold