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Beyond Uneconomic Growth: Economics, Equity and the Ecological Predicament (Advances in Ecological Economics series)
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- Peter H. May, President, Brazilian Society for Ecological Economics (ECOECO)
'Contributed by several eminent thinkers, the chapters in this book herald the paradigm shift that is needed to save the scientific framework of economics. In spite of the conceptual inconsistencies, GDP continues to be accepted by the nation states as the singular parameter to comprehensively describe the health of their economy. What gets easily hidden behind 'Market Failures ' is actually the success of cost-shifting on the heads of the ignorant and marginalized people as 'price for economic growth'. The chapters eloquently establish the need for moving beyond the religious faith on a paradigm that is facing fundamental conceptual challenges but has not addressed them with due seriousness. What is a greater contribution of this collection is the identification of the gaps in knowledge of economics that need to be filled-up to arrive at some basic articulations of the new paradigm that can throw some light on what is ecologically and socially 'Sustainable Development'.'
- Jayanta Bandyopadhyay, Past President, The Indian Society for Ecological Economics
'The title Beyond Uneconomic Growth captures both the core of Herman Daly's key message and the linguistic mastery that makes his texts so enjoyable to read. The book forms a great tribute to the work of Herman Daly by gathering a distinguished set of contributors, covering a a wide variety of the topics that Daly has dealt with, and pointing in new directions.'
- Inge Røpke, Aalborg University, Denmark
This engaging book brings together leading ecological economists to collectively present a definitive case for looking beyond economic growth as the sole panacea for the world's ecological predicament. Grounded in physics, ecology, and the science of human behavior, contributors show how economic growth itself has become ''uneconomic'' and adds to a ravaging of both social and ecological cohesion.
Guided by a clear moral vision that prioritizes sustainability and justice over profit, the authors provide a blueprint for an economy that replaces quantitative growth with qualitative improvement to enhance human welfare while restoring degraded ecosystems. They present solutions for many of today's challenges, ranging from global climate change and biodiversity loss to natural resource depletion. This interdisciplinary work not only relates ecological economics theory to the most urgent predicaments of the contemporary world, but also pays tribute to the work of Herman Daly, a leading pioneer of modern ecological economics.
Researchers and faculty studying and teaching ecological economics and environmental studies will find value in this unprecedented book. It will also be of interest to practitioners working to solve a variety of global environmental issues.
- ISBN-101783472480
- ISBN-13978-1783472482
- PublisherEdward Elgar Publishing
- Publication dateJuly 4, 2016
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions6.75 x 1 x 10 inches
- Print length384 pages
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'Herman Daly is the greatest, and most under-appreciated, economist of our time. This volume, in which other economists and scientists whom he has influenced celebrate and discuss his work, is valuable both as an appreciation of, and as an introduction to the field of ecological economics-which Daly spearheaded. It is essential reading for anyone who desires a human economy that respects nature's limits and can therefore be sustained far into the future.' --Richard Heinberg, Post Carbon Institute
'Excellent read. Speaking of the valuable and unique contribution of Herman Daly, the authors succeed in expanding the existing knowledge around Herman's ideas and reflections. They also provide an insight into the origins and evolution of ecological economics. Thus, the book helps to understand the role that Herman has played in the construction process of the steady-state economy, its most important contribution perhaps to a prudent use of nature with a view to promoting the highest good of mankind - happiness. This rich volume will greatly assist in strengthening the foundations of ecological economics.' --Clóvis Cavalcanti, President Elect of the International Society for Ecological Economics (ISEE)
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- Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing (July 4, 2016)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 384 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1783472480
- ISBN-13 : 978-1783472482
- Item Weight : 1.61 pounds
- Dimensions : 6.75 x 1 x 10 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #5,321,234 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2,429 in Business Development
- #2,742 in Sustainable Business Development
- #10,464 in Ecology (Books)
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