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Managing a Material World: Perspectives in Industrial Ecology An edited collection of papers based upon the International Conference on the Occasion of the 25th Anniversary of the Institute for Environmental Studies of the Free University Amsterdam, The Netherlands

By Frans Berkhout , Joyeeta Gupta (eds.) , Robert U. Ayres (auth.) , Pier Vellinga

Book information

Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Year
1998
ISBN
978-0-7923-5206-8, 978-94-011-5125-2
DOI
10.1007/978-94-011-5125-2
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
14 MB (14525554 bytes)
Series
Environment & Policy 13
Edition
1
Pages
349\355
Time added
2013-12-12 02:00:00
Environmental Management; Environmental Economics

Description

As we reach the end of the 20th century, the question of how to meet human needs and preferences while safeguarding the global environment is a major concern facing humanity. This book reflects the state of the art of thinking on the necessary concepts, tools and instruments that are likely to help producers, consumers and governments to adjust their policies and practices. It covers theories and concepts, practical approaches and visions of industry and government. The book has been written by a team of authors that includes the most forward thinking researchers and managers on the issue. It is a handbook for all those involved in decisions about product design and eco-efficiency, about environment and resource use policies. Moreover it can serve as a handbook for all those who are studying with the aim to become involved in such issues.

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