Fachübergreifende Darstellung der Entwicklung nachhaltiger Wirtschafts- und Gesellschaftsstrukturen in einem globalen Weltökosystem. Umfassend, mit aussagekräftigen Grafiken und Seitenmarginalien übersichtlich gestaltet, bemüht sich der Titel auch um eine allgemein verständliche Sprache....

This book presents interdisciplinary approaches towards achieving regional sustainability. The relevance of interdisciplinary research and its consequences for economic research into the environment are elaborated, and new approaches are developed to integrate knowledge from ecological and...

What is nature worth? The answer to this question-- which traditionally has been framed in environmental terms-- is revolutionizing the way we do business. Tercek and Adams argue that nature is not only the foundation of human well-being, but also the smartest commercial investment any business...

"Many popular leisure pursuits and consumption habits drive and deepen global capitalism - from whale watching in the Azores to sipping an ethically-sourced cup of morning coffee. But what are the consequences for society, nature, and conservation? Capitalism and Conservation presents an...