This book, based on lectures on natural and environmental resource economics, offers a nontechnical exposition of the modern theory of sustainability in the presence of resource scarcity. It applies an alternative take on environmental economics, focusing on the economics of the…
This open access book explores the experience of working as a craftsperson or designer maker in the contemporary creative economy. The authors utilise evidence from the only major empirical study to explore the skills required and the challenges facing contemporary makers in an …
There is a lot written on climate change from various points of view, but this is the first work that demonstrates the connection between the hunger of the poor, the deprivation of safe and healthy food on the part of those who can afford it in the wealthy countries, but still f…
Ökologische Krise und Klimachaos bedrohen die Zukunft der Menschheit. Eine der Ursachen dafür ist ein technokratisches Weltbild, das die Natur zu einer beherrschbaren Ressource in der Hand des Menschen degradiert. Fabian Scheidler zeigt in einer faszinierenden Reise durch die Ge…
The second edition of this handbook contains more than 30 new and original articles as well as six essential updates by leading scholars of global environmental politics. This landmark book maps the latest theoretical and empirical research in this energetic and growing field. C…
Examines differences between women and men in their vulnerability and ability to cope with global climate change.
Examines differences between women and men in their vulnerability and ability to cope with global climate change.
