a Worldwatch Institute report on progress toward a sustainable society Brown, Lester R. (Lester Russell) 1934- Worldwatch Institute text bibliography nyu New York Norton c1996 1999 1st ed. monographic eng

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xiII, 248 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. "Presents evidence of the birth of an entirely new economy, an environmental revolution that may be as sweeping as the Industrial Revolution that put us on our present unsustainable course. The authors argue that, far from being too costly to consider, the transition to an environmentally sustainable economy represents the greatest investment opportunity in history."--Back cover. A new economy for a new century / Lester R. Brown and Christopher Flavin -- Reinventing the energy system / Christopher Flavin and Seth Dunn -- Forging a sustainable materials economy / Gary Gardner and Payal Sampat -- Reorienting the forest products economy / Janet N. Abramovitz and Ashley T. Mattoon -- Charting a new course for oceans / Anne Platt McGinn -- Appreciating the benefits of plant biodiversity / John Tuxill -- Feeding nine billion / Lester R. Brown -- Exploring a new vision for cities / Molly O'Meara -- Ending violent conflict / Michael Renner -- Building a sustainable society / David Malin Roodman. project director, Lester R. Brown ; associate project directors, Christopher Flavin, Hilary F. French ; editor, Linda Starke ; contributing researchers, Janet N. Abramovitz ... [et al.]. Includes Index Includes bibliographical references (p. [189]-248 and index. Social Sciences Economic history 1990- Sustainable development Environmental policy Desarrollo sostenible Política ambiental HC59 .S7 1996 338.9 039304713X 9780393047134 039331815X (pbk. : alk paper) 9780393318159 (pbk. : alk. paper) 2013414487 UOEL 130610 20150701160103.0 000