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Economic Theory and Global Warmingby Hirofumi Uzawa
Cambridge University Press 2003; US$ 27.00In this book, Professor Uzawa modifies and extends the theoretical premises of orthodox economic theory to those broad enough to be capable of analyzing the phenomena related to environmental disequilibrium, particularly global warming, and of finding institutional arrangements and policy measures that may bring about a more optimal state. more...
Corporate Sustainabilityby Andrew Griffiths
eContent Management Pty Ltd 2004; US$ 137.50This book adds value to two emerging fields, sustainability and innovation. The benefit to the first field is the attention to a wide range of technologies. From governance mechanisms and rules, equipment and energy systems, this book provides a perspective on how sustainability and innovation are mutually influential. The benefit to the innovation field is that this work identifies new developments by examining aspects of sustainability - environmental, social, and economic. more...
Advances in Agronomyby Donald L. Sparks
Elsevier 2006; US$ 182.00Advances in Agronomy continues to be recognized as a leading reference and a first-rate source for the latest research in agronomy. As always, the subjects covered are varied and exemplary of the myraid of subject matter dealt with by thislong-running serial. Volume 89 contains six comprehensive and timely reviews. Chapter 1 presents a thorough coverage of wet chemistry and state-of-the art molecular scale techniques, such as x-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopies, that can be used to characterize phosphorus in organic wastes. Chapter 2 discusses the Wheat Genetics Resource Center that has served the scientific community for 25 years. These resources have been useful to scientists in 45... more...
Economics and the Environmentby Ian Wills
Allen & Unwin 2006; US$ 54.50A systematic introduction to an economic way of thinking about the environment, which doesn't assume a background in economics. more...
Business on a Shoestring -- Working Ethicallyby A&C Black
A&C Black 2007; US$ 11.70There has never been more interest in working ethically, and many small business owners are leading the way in finding positive solutions that benefit them and their community. more...
Crisis and Opportunityby John E. Ikerd
University of Nebraska Press 2008; US$ 18.95In Crisis and Opportunity, John E. Ikerd outlines the consequences of agricultural industrialization, then details the methods that can restore economic viability, ecological soundness, and social responsibility to our agricultural system and thus ensure sustainable agriculture as the foundation of a sustainable food system and a sustainable society. more...
The A to Z of Corporate Social Responsibilityby Wayne Visser; Dirk Matten; Manfred Pohl; Nick Tolhurst; Bö; Katja hmer; Aron Ghebremariam; Judith Hennigfeld; Sandra S. Huble
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2008; US$ 105.00This is the world’s first complete reference on CSR, compiled by the Institute for Corporate Cultural Affairs (the ICCA). The entries have been written by leading experts, leading global thinkers and CSR practitioners. In these pages lie the answers to questions such as: What do we mean by CSR? In what way are organizations viewed as citizens of the countries in which they operate? How does a company know when it is operating in a sustainable way What is ethical investment? The reference also lists and describes the most important organizations and landmarks in the field of CSR. The book comprises 339 terms, which are split into core concepts, key words and definitions to form the standard reference for managers, academics, teachers,... more...
Clean Moneyby John Rubino
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2008; US$ 26.95In Clean Money , John Rubino, Editor of GreenStockInvesting.com, introduces you to the world of clean tech (also known as green tech) and its wealth creation potential. Throughout the book, he explores a variety of clean energy sources–from solar power to biofuels–and shows how these renewable resources will spawn successful companies and rising share prices. Page by page, you'll discover the technologies that will drive this boom and become familiar with the state of their markets, their growth prospects, and the companies that are best positioned to become tomorrow's success stories. more...
The Sustainability Curriculumby John Blewitt; Cedric Cullingford
Earthscan 2004; US$ 48.95The links between education and sustainable development are deepening although subject to much controversy and debate. The success of the sustainability discourse depends both on the pedagogic and research functions of higher education. Similarly for higher education itself to remain relevant and engaged it faces pressure not only to integrate the insights and lessons drawn from the perspective of sustainable development but also to be responsive to scrutiny of its own practices in relation to s more...
The Step-by-Step Guide to Sustainability Planningby Darcy Hitchcock; Marsha Willard
Earthscan 2008; US$ 58.50'Hitchcock and Willard are experienced masters of the art and science of organizational change and this book is a must-have resource.' Bob Willard author of The Sustainability Advantage These authors have done ... the inestimable service of assembling between two covers a vast storehouse of how to when to and where to go for more. From the foreword by Alan AtKisson President and CEO of The AtKisson Group and author of The ISIS Agreement Sustainability is now the greatest business imperative yet how do you actually develop and implement a sustainability plan if you arent an expert? From the authors of the award-winning handbook The Business Guide to Sustainability comes this highly practical guide to designing and implementing... more...









