Eco-Economy: Building an Economy for the Earth

by Brown, Lester R.

• ISBN13: 9781853839047
• ISBN10: 1853839043
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-09-01
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Summary

Reviews of the hardback edition"A marvelous and inspiring book" -- BC8rge Brende, Minister of Environment, Norway "A timely examination of an issue that needs to move to the forefront of the global agenda." -- Shimon Peres, Deputy Prime Minister, Israel"Terrific!" -- Geoffrey Lean, The Observer"Lucid and wide-ranging." -- New Scientist "One of the world's most influential thinkers" -- The Washington PostAn invigorating and positive account of how the world's economy can - and must - negotiate the challenges of rapidly growing population and consumption and a deteriorating environmental base. Lester Brown, one of the foremost experts on the new economic opportunities, does not pull his punches about the scale or urgency of the changes needed. But he shows how much is within our grasp, and in ways that can lead to far higher standards of living, and secure employment, while conserving resources and restoring the environment. Compelling and essential reading for all those - business and non-business readers alike - looking for ways to build a future.