Advanced introduction to ecological economics
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Advanced introduction to ecological economics
(Elgar advanced introductions)
Edward Elgar Pub., c2018
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Ecological economics
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences and law, expertly written by the world?s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.
'Ecological economics has roots in numerous disciplines including various branches of economics, ecology, physics, systems analysis and the study of technology. In his succinct Advanced Introduction to Ecological Economics, Matthias Ruth shows how each of these lines of intellectual inquiry has contributed to the development of ecological economics. He covers its history, main findings and current issues closing with a valuable discussion of complexity and the challenges for analysis and management in a full world.'
- Peter A. Victor, York University, Canada
Any human endeavor is shaped by, and shapes, changes in the physical and biological environment. In this Advanced Introduction, Matthias Ruth draws on a diverse set of theories, methods and applications to critically assess key concepts in ecological economics.
Understanding biophysical foundations of economic growth and development is at the core of ecological economics. The author provides a precise introduction to the interdependencies between economic and environmental change, focusing on the fundamental dependence of the economy on the environment, as a provider of energy, materials and waste assimilation services.
Key features include:?
an advanced introduction to theories, methods and applications of ecological economics that are reflective rather than enumerative?
clarification of the differences between traditional resource and environmental economics?
valuable insights from the Global South as well as from experiences in industrialized countries to explore the topic in depth.
Offering a unique insight into a field that is still in its formative years of development, this concise and accessible Advanced Introduction will greatly benefit students, researchers and instructors in environmental science and ecological economics.
Table of Contents
Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Economic Principles of Resource Use and Environmental Change 3. Models of the Economy, Society and Environment 4. Biophysical Principles 5. Technology and Innovation in their Economic, Social and Environmental Context 6. Complexity and the Challenges for Analysis and Management in a Full World References Index
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