Description
Book SynopsisEcological economics is an exciting interdisciplinary field of study that combines insights from the natural sciences, economics, philosophy and other fields to develop innovative approaches to environmental problems. It draws on a wide range of analytical perspectives, some radical others more conventional, to build a more complete understanding of human-ecosystem interactions. Current research in the field includes work on nature conservation, land use planning, pollution control, natural resource management, and environmental impact assessment/evaluation.
Ecological Economics provides a comprehensive introduction to the core themes, presented in a clearly structured style, with chapters tailored specifically to readers without any economic or philosophical training. There is an emphasis throughout on the complementary roles of economics, ethics and ecology in environmental decision-making processes. The book reviews the evolution of important ideas in the field, expl
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"The book is very well produced, and each chapter has its own short reading list as well as a longer set of collective references. As an introductory textbook to the field, or as a resource for professionals and scientists to broaden their knowledge of methods and approaches, this book can be strongly recommended." Philip Thornton, Agricultural Systems 72, 2002
Table of Contents
Preface.
Part I: Foundations for Ecological Economics:.
1. Introduction.
2. A Brief History of Ecological Economic Thought.
3. Economic Principles for Non-economists.
4. Ethics and Environmental Philosophy.
Part II: Value and Valuation Tools:.
5. The Concept of Value.
6. The Economic Approach to Environmental Valuation.
7. The Ecological Approach to Environmental Evaluation.
Part III: Frameworks for Decision-Making:.
8. Cost Benefit Analysis.
9. Environmental Impact Assessment.
10. Multicriteria Appraisal.
11. National Income Accounting.
Part IV: Applications: Theory and Practice:.
12. Resource Harvesting.
13. Nature Conservation.
14. Pollution and Waste.
References.
Index
