"We cannot adopt a system in which the macroeconomic and financial is considered apart from the structural, social and human aspects, and vice versa."- James D. Wolfensohn, President of the World Bank
Illustrated with black and white photographs, this book tells the story of Arkansas's wildlife in a historical and national context. It describes the resident species, their habitats, early conservati
A simple, incremental poem and scientific facts about the Earth celebrate the beauty, bounty and wonder of Earth and convey the love and respect that humans ought to have for it
The Worm in the Wheat is a compelling tale of political intrigue, violence, shifting allegiances, extreme poverty, and the recalcitrance of one woman. Above all, it is a multileveled interpretation of
Students of conservation encounter some of the most complex issues on our planet. The resolution of existing problems become more complex when humans create further stresses on the natural balance. Mo
An advocate of market-based solutions to environmental problems documents the enormous waste of energy and heat in the US, and calls for further deregulation of what he calls the 90-year monopoly on t
Traces the evolution of environmentalism and demonstrates how the popular writings of a small group of influential writers and thinkers gave birth to the environmental movement
Photovoltaics is already an economic and practical option for providing electricity in many situations such as remote housing, in hybrid systems and for some service applications.Over the last decade,
Charging Ahead foretells the world's next great energy transformation: the shift to clean, renewable energy sources. It shows how renewable energy, energy efficiency, and electric vehicles, when used
As the 21st century approaches, the need to put principles of sustainable living and ecosystem management into practice has never been so urgent. Ecosystem Management for Sustainability recognizes thi
The rate of extinction of biological species is greater today than at any time in the last 65 million years. Some predict that if this rate continues, two-thirds of all living species will disappear d
The book deals with the potential conflicts over shared rivers in the Middle East, and with approaches towards cooperation regarding the Euphrates and Tigris, the Jordan and the Nile Rivers. Far from
Vigorous, colorful, bold and highly personal, Breaking New Ground is the autobiography of Gifford Pinchot, founder and first chief of the Forest Service. He tells a fascinating tale of his efforts, un
From the Bestselling Author of Salt and The Basque History of the World Cod, Mark Kurlansky’s third work of nonfiction and winner of the 1999 James Beard Award, is the biography of a single spec
The book evolved out of succesful masters level courses in Conservation and Environmental Economics taught for several years at University College London. The wide range of contributing authors and
A collection of analytical essays and primary source documents ranging in time from 1774 to 1994 explore the history of environmental usage, degradation, and conservation struggles in California. The
Ongoing deregulation of the natural gas and electric power industries is bringing about a convergence of the two enterprises - an interdependence never before seen. Wise leaders in each industry are t
Measures of Success is a practical, hands-on guide to designing, managing, and measuring the impacts of community-oriented conservation and development projects. It presents a simple, clear, logical,
