Sustainable Development - Brossura

Morris, Julian

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1861974582 ISBN 13: 9781861974587

Casa editrice: Profile Books Ltd, 2002

Riassunto

Most discussion of sustainable development has paid more attention to the long-term needs of the environment than to the needs of the present. But, as this book argues, the needs of people who are alive today must not take second place. And although the policies that are put forward in the name of 'sustainable development' are intended to benefit everyone, especially the poor, in reality many of them would harm rich and poor alike. Seventeen expert contributors examine every aspect of sustainable development, including the changes in humanity's well-being over the last two centuries, the prospects for specific current global policies, the predicament of poorer regions that have failed to develop sustainably, and the problems of climate change, energy policy and management of natural resources. Their analysis shows that the key to more sustainable development is not to impose global environmental regulations, but to ensure that people have a real stake in the global economy. Formal ownership of property and removal of the red tape that holds back entrepreneurial activity: these steps will give people the incentives they need to protect, conserve and innovate, and in so doing to build sustainable societies. In this way sustainable development can truly promote progress - not perpetuate poverty.

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Descrizione del libro:

Sustainable development is generally accepted to be worthwhile and desirable. But what exactly is it? And how does it - or how should it - relate to economic growth, human health and welfare, and conservation of the environment?

L'autore:

Julian Morris is co-director of International Policy Network abd a visiting professor at the University of Buckingham. An economist and lawyer, he is an expert in the role of institutions in economic growth and environmental protection. Professor Morris has written or edited numerous books and articles.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Profile Books Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1861974582
• ISBN 13: 9781861974587
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 384