Eco-economy: Building an Economy for the Earth

Lester R. Brown

Earthscan Publications, 2001 - Business & Economics - 333 pages

Reviews of the hardback edition"A marvelous and inspiring book" -- BC8rge Brende, Minister of Environment, Norway "A timely examination of an issue that needs to move to the forefront of the global agenda." -- Shimon Peres, Deputy Prime Minister, Israel"Terrific!" -- Geoffrey Lean, The Observer"Lucid and wide-ranging." -- New Scientist "One of the world's most influential thinkers" -- The Washington PostAn invigorating and positive account of how the world's economy can - and must - negotiate the challenges of rapidly growing population and consumption and a deteriorating environmental base. Lester Brown, one of the foremost experts on the new economic opportunities, does not pull his punches about the scale or urgency of the changes needed. But he shows how much is within our grasp, and in ways that can lead to far higher standards of living, and secure employment, while conserving resources and restoring the environment. Compelling and essential reading for all those - business and non-business readers alike - looking for ways to build a future.

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started this one a few years ago....a little heavy just to pick up....may enjoy reading with someone so we could discuss

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About the author

The son of farmers, Lester Brown was born in New Jersey in 1934 and attended Rutgers University, receiving a B.S. in agricultural science in 1955. He earned an M.S. in agricultural economics from the University of Maryland in 1959 and an M.P.A. from Harvard University in 1962. He worked as adviser on foreign agricultural policy for the secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, served as administrator of the International Agricultural Development Service, and helped establish the Overseas Development Council. In 1974, Brown founded the Worldwatch Institute, a private, nonprofit, environmental think tank designed to act as a global early warning system and to study overpopulation, famine, and other world problems. Located in Washington, D.C., the institute publishes the Worldwatch Papers series, Worldwatch Magazine, and the annual State of the World report. Although sometimes criticized for his emphasis on population control, this author of more than a dozen books and the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation fellowship has been highly praised for his understanding of the threats to the ecology of our planet.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Eco-economy: Building an Economy for the Earth
• Author: Lester R. Brown
• Edition: illustrated, reprint
• Publisher: Earthscan Publications, 2001
• ISBN: 1853839043, 9781853839047
• Length: 333 pages
• Subjects: Business & Economics / Development / Sustainable Development