"For all too long, "environmentalism" has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of the political left. This book, however, makes the case that markets, free enterprise, limited government, private property rights are a far better way of addressing ecological challenges than are our pre…
The question of limits -- The last stage -- The Malthusian moment -- Final stages -- The return of limits -- The question of goods (an indefinite epilogue)
"This book offers an overview of the key debates in the burgeoning anthropological literature on resource extraction. Resources play a crucial role in the contemporary economy and society, required in the production of a vast range of consumer products and are at the core of geo…
"Indigenous, Modern and Postcolonial Relations to Nature contributes to the young field of intercultural philosophy by introducing the perspective of critical and postcolonial thinkers who have focused on systematic racism, power relations, and the intersection of cultural ident…
"How toxic are the products we consume on a daily basis? Whether it's triclosan in toothpaste, formaldehyde in baby shampoo, endocrine disruptors in water bottles, or pesticides on strawberries, consumers are increasingly concerned about the chemicals in their food and personal …
"The disappearance of China's naturally occurring forests is one of the most significant environmental shifts in the country's history, one often blamed on imperial demand for lumber. China's early modern forest history is typically viewed as a centuries-long process of environm…
Does the industrial food complex present a public health problem? -- Does the industrial food complex encourage obesity? -- Does the industrial food complex harm the environment? -- Does the industrial food complex increase economic inequality?
