The Globalization and Environment Reader features a collection of classic and cutting-edge readings that explore whether and how globalization can be made compatible with sustainable development. Offers a comprehensive collection of nearly 30 classic and cutting-edge readings spanning a broad range of perspectives within this increasingly important field Addresses the question of whether economic globalization is the prime cause of the destruction of the global environment - or if some forms of globalization could help to address global environmental problems Features carefully edited extracts selected both for their importance and their accessibility Covers a variety of topics such as the 'marketization' of nature, debates about managing and governing the relationship between globalization and the environment, and discussions about whether or not globalization should be 'greened' Systematically captures the breadth and diversity of the field without assuming prior knowledge Offers a timely and necessary insight into the future of our fragile planet in the 21st century
Product Identifiers
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN-13
9781118964149
eBay Product ID (ePID)
223510915
Product Key Features
Author
J. Timmons Roberts, Pete Newell
Publication Name
The Globalization and Environment Reader
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Sustainability, Science
Publication Year
2016
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
464 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
249mm
Item Width
173mm
Item Weight
846g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Editor
J. Timmons Roberts, Pete Newell
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