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Ecological economics is a way of rethinking the relationship between humans
and the environment and working out the implications of how we manage our lives
and the planet. An Introduction to Ecological Economics offers a starting point
for undergraduate and graduate students and environmental professionals
interested in this transdisciplinary field. Beginning in Section 1 with a
description of some current problems in society and their underlying causes,
Section 2 then takes a historical perspective to explain how world views
regarding economics and ecology have evolved. Section 3 presents the
fundamental principles of ecological economics, and Part 4 outlines and
discusses a set of policies for creating a sustainable society as well as
instruments that could be used to implement those policies. A conclusions
section summarizes the main points of the book and proposes prospects for the
future. Let An Introduction to Ecological Economics introduce you to important
issues affecting our ecology, our economy, our world. Ecological economics is a way of re-thinking the relationship between
humans and the environment and working out the implications of how we manage
our lives and the planet. This text offers a starting point for students and
environmental professionals interested in this varied field.
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