An introduction to the green economy :

Newton, Adrian C.,

An introduction to the green economy : science, systems and sustainability / Adrian C. Newton and Elena Cantarello. - xxiii, 358 pages: 26 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the green economy, using a strongly interdisciplinary approach based on natural resource management rather than treating it as a sub-set of economics. Examples of real-world case studies are used to illustrate how sustainable development can be achieved in practice. In this way, the authors provide a thorough overview of both the principles and practice of the green economy, drawing from a wide range of disciplines including ecology, geography, social science, psychology, sustainability science, environmental science, law and economics"--

9780415711609 (hardback) 0415711606 (hardback) 9780415711616 (pbk) 0415711614 (pbk)

99960105603

2014003827


Sustainable development.
Environmental economics.
Environmental policy--Economic aspects.
Ecology--Economic aspects.
NATURE / Environmental Conservation & Protection.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Sustainable Development.
Ecology--Economic aspects.
Environmental economics.
Environmental policy--Economic aspects.
Sustainable development.

HC79.E5 / NEW 2014

338.9/27