Sustainable development : the challenge of transition / edited by Jurgen Schmandt and C.H. Ward with the assistance of Murilu Hastings.

Other author Schmandt, Jurgen.
Other author Ward, C. H. (Calvin Herbert), 1933-
Format Book
Publication InfoCambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2000.
Descriptionxvi, 223 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Foreword / Bruce Alberts -- Preface / C.H. Ward and Jurgen Schmandt -- Challenge and response / Jurgen Schmandt and C.H. Ward -- National self-interest in the pursuit of sustainable development / Malcolm Gillis and Jeffrey R. Vincent -- Uneconomic growth: empty-world versus full-world economics / Herman E. Daly -- Population and consumption: from more to enough / Robert W. Kates -- Spirituality and sustainability / Carla V. Berkedal -- Leadership skills for sustainable development / Bruce W. Piasecki -- The role of science: guidance and service / Stephen H. Schneider -- Economic tools, international trade, and the role of business / Francis Cairncross -- Stakeholders and sustainable development / James B. Blackburn -- From idea to action: the role of policy / Jurgen Schmandt.
General noteThis volume is built upon the foundation of a conference hosted by Rice University in March 1997.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 99031467
ISBN0521653053

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Joyner General Stacks HC79.E5 S8684 2000 ✔ Available Place Hold