Author: Edition: 1 Publisher: Watershed Media Binding: Paperback ISBN: 0970950063 Price: You Save: 50%
The Post Carbon Reader: Managing the 21st Century's Sustainability Crises
In the 20th century, cheap and abundant energy brought previously unimaginable advances in health, wealth, and technology, and fed an explosion in population and consumption.The Post Carbon Reader review. But this growth came at an incredible cost. Climate change, peak oil, freshwater depletion, species extinction, and a host of economic and social problems now challenge us as never before. The Post Carbon Reader features articles by some of the world's most provocative thinkers on the key drivers shaping this new century, from renewable energy and urban agriculture to social justice and systems resilience. This unprecedented collection takes a hard-nosed look at the interconnected threats of our global sustainability quandary--as well as the most promising responsesRead full reviews of The Post Carbon Reader.
Read The Post Carbon Reader: Managing the 21st Century's Sustainability Crises reviews by
In the 20th century, cheap and abundant energy brought previously unimaginable advances in health, wealth, and technology, and fed an explosion in population and consumption. But this growth came at an incredible cost. Climate change, peak oil, freshwater depletion, species extinction, and a host of economic and social problems now challenge us as never before. 'The Post Carbon Reader' features articles by some of the world's most provocative thinkers on the key drivers shaping this new century, from renewable energy and urban agriculture to social justice and systems resilience. This unpreced
Univ of California Pr 9780970950062 The Post Carbon Reader By Heinberg, Richard (EDT)/ Lerch, Daniel (EDT) Description *Author: Heinberg, Richard (EDT)/ Lerch, Daniel (EDT) *Subtitle: Managing the 21st Centurys Sustainability Crises *Publication Date: 2010/10/29 *Number of Pages: 523 *Binding Type: Paperback *Language: English *Depth: 1.25 *Width: 6.25 *Height: 9.25 SKU: UBM9780970950062 Payment We accept payment via PayPal, Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover and PayPals Bill Me L
format paperback language english publication year 03 12 2010 subject geography environment agriculture subject 2 environment planning title the post carbon reader managing the 21 st century s sustainability crises author heinberg richard editor lerch daniel editor publisher univ of california pr publication date oct 29 2010 pages 552 binding paperback edition 1 st dimensions 6 25 wx 9 25 hx 1 25 d isbn 0970950063 subject social science essays description in the 20 th century cheap and abundan
Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author The Post Carbon Reader: Managing the 21st Century's Sustainability Crises by Richard Heinberg Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New In the 20th century, cheap and abundant energy brought previously unimaginable advances in health, wealth, and technology, and fed an explosion in population and consumption. But this growth came at an incredible cost. Climate change, peak oil, freshwater depletion, species extinction,
But this growth came at an incredible cost. Climate change, peak oil, freshwater depletion, species extinction, and a host of economic and social problems now challenge us as never before. The Post Carbon Reader features articles by some of the world's most provocative thinkers on the key drivers shaping this new century, from renewable energy and urban agriculture to social justice and systems resilience. This unprecedented collection takes a hard-nosed look at the interconnected threats of our global sustainability quandary--as well as the most promising responses. The Post Carbon Reader is a valuable resource for policymakers, college classrooms, and concerned citizens.
WINNER MAY 2011: GOLD MEDAL Independent Publisher Book Award in Environment/Ecology/Nature category.
This expanded and thoroughly updated edition of the popular anthology assembles the best book excerpts, articles, and reports that define and drive the field of educational leadership today.The Jossey-Bass Reader on Educational Leadership review. Read full reviews of Jossey-Bass Reader on Educational Leadership.
Read The Jossey-Bass Reader on Educational Leadership, 2nd Edition reviews by
The Jossey-Bass Reader on Educational Leadership, 2nd Edition, ISBN-13: 9780787984007, ISBN-10: 0787984000
Buy The Jossey-Bass Reader on Educational Leadership by Jossey-Bass Publishers and Read this Book on Kobo's Free Apps. Discover Kobo's Vast Collection of Ebooks Today - Over 3 Million Titles, Including 2 Million Free Ones!
The Jossey-Bass Reader on Educational Leadership Reviews
Filled with critical insights from respected authors, education researchers, and expert practitioners, this comprehensive volume features twenty-six chapters in six primary areas of interest: Principles of Leadership, Moral Leadership, Culture and Change, Standards and Systems, Diversity and Leadership, and the Future of Leadership.
The Global Transformations Reader: An Introduction to the Globalization Debate
The world is changing dramatically and a vigorous public debate is under way about the nature and historical significance of these changes.The Global Transformations Reader review. At the centre of this debate lie conflicting claims about the extent, form and consequences of contemporary globalization. On the one hand there are the globalists, who argue that the world is being fundamentally and irreversibly transformed by globalization. On the other hand there are the sceptics, who believe that the globalists' claims are exaggerated and poorly substantiated. The sceptics contest the very idea of globalization, arguing that the power of national governments, nationalism and geopolitics remain the determining features of our ageRead full reviews of The Global Transformations Reader by David Held.
Read The Global Transformations Reader: An Introduction To The Globalization Debate, reviews by
format paperback language english publication year 14 05 2003 subject social sciences subject 2 social studies general the global transformations reader an introduction to the globalization debate isbn 0745631355 title the global transformations reader an introduction to the globalization debate ean 9780745631356 authors binding paperback publisher polity press publish date 2003 05 14 t 00 00 00 pages 624 edition 2 nd edition weight 908 condition used good sku 1046574 brit books our team aims to
The Global Transformations Reader : Paperback : Polity Press : 9780745631356 : 0745631355 : 08 Aug 2003 : * This revised and fully updated edition brings together the most original contributions from both sides of the globalization debate. * Extensive new material incorporates the latest developments and sets the issues in the context of a global order in constant flux.
payment | shipping rates | returns The Global Transformations Reader: An Introduction to the Globalization Debate Product Category :Books ISBN :0745631355 Title :The Global Transformations Reader: An Introduction to the Globalization Debate EAN :9780745631356 Binding :Paperback Publisher :Polity Publication Date :2003-08-01 Pages :624 Signed :False First Edition :False Dust Jacket :False List Price (MSRP) :29.95 Height :1.4000 inches Width :6.7000 inches Length :9.6000 inches Weight :2.0000 pou
At the centre of this debate lie conflicting claims about the extent, form and consequences of contemporary globalization. On the one hand there are the globalists, who argue that the world is being fundamentally and irreversibly transformed by globalization. On the other hand there are the sceptics, who believe that the globalists' claims are exaggerated and poorly substantiated. The sceptics contest the very idea of globalization, arguing that the power of national governments, nationalism and geopolitics remain the determining features of our age.
This completely revised and fully updated edition of The Global Transformations Reader brings together the most original contributions from both sides of the argument and from a range of disciplines. Many new chapters have been added, which incorporate the most recent developments in the debate and set these in the context of a global order that is in a constant state of flux.
Organized as an accessible and comprehensive teaching text, the Reader is divided into six sections covering all the key issues in the debate:
* controversy over the meaning, causes and historical significance of 'globalization'
* the transformation of state power and civil society;
* changing patterns of national culture;
* the power of global markets;
* global inequality and its consequences; and
* the nature of the global order and normative aspirations for its future.
The volume includes an extensive introduction by the editors, reviewing, analysing and assessing the globalization debate. Short but highly informative introductions to each section situate and contextualize the individual readings.
This Reader will be of immense value to all those interested in one of the most important debates of our time. It will appeal to students of politics, international relations, economics, sociology, geography, business studies and cultural studies.
The Global Transformations Reader is part of the internationally acclaimed series on globalization, which also includes Global Transformations: Politics, Economics and Culture and Governing Globalization: Power, Authority and Global Governance.
The Globalization and Development Reader: Perspectives on Development and Global Change
The Globalization and Development Reader builds on the success of From Modernization to Globalization, published by the editors in 2000 and used around the world.The Globalization and Development Reader review. Read full reviews of The Globalization and Development Reader by J.Timmons Roberts.
Read The Globalization and Development Reader: Perspectives on Development reviews by
The Globalization and Development Reader: Perspectives on Development and Global Change
The Globalization and Development Reader : Paperback : John Wiley and Sons Ltd : 9781405132374 : 140513237X : 03 Dec 2007 : * An up-to-date primer and key reference source for students and professionals studying the processes of social change and development in 'third world' countries. * Builds on the success of From Modernization to Globalization, published by the editors in 2000.
format paperback language english publication year 14 12 2006 subject social sciences subject 2 sociology anthropology professional title the globalization and development reader perspectives on development and social change author roberts j timmons editor hite amy editor publisher blackwell pub publication date dec 28 2006 pages 450 binding paperback edition 1 st dimensions 7 25 wx 9 75 hx 0 75 d isbn 140513237 x subject political science government international description the globalization
payment | shipping rates | returns The Globalization and Development Reader: Perspectives on Development and Global Change Product Category :Books ISBN :1405132361 Title :The Globalization and Development Reader: Perspectives on Development and Global Change EAN :9781405132367 Binding :Hardcover Publisher :Wiley-Blackwell Publication Date :2007-01-12 Pages :464 Signed :False First Edition :False Dust Jacket :False List Price (MSRP) :129.95 Height :1.2000 inches Width :6.9000 inches Length :9.70
The Globalization and Development Reader builds on the success of From Modernization to Globalization, published by the editors in 2000 and used around the world. It provides an up-to-date primer and key reference for students, scholars, and development practitioners wishing to get up to speed quickly on the issues surrounding social change and development in the
It provides an up-to-date primer and key reference for students, scholars, and development practitioners wishing to get up to speed quickly on the issues surrounding social change and development in the “Third World.”
Includes carefully excerpted samples from both classic and contemporary writings.
Includes a general introduction to the field, and short, insightful section introductions.
The essential introduction to the most important texts in post-colonial theory and criticism, this second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to include 121 extracts from key works in the field.The Post-Colonial Studies Reader review. Read full reviews of The Post-Colonial Studies Reader.
Read The Post-Colonial Studies Reader reviews by
About the Author Bill Ashcroft and Gareth Griffiths teach at the University of New South Wales.Helen Tiffin teaches at Queensland University.Together they are the authors of The Empire Writes Back (Routledge 1989).
The Post-Colonial Studies Reader Bill Ashcroft, Gareth Griffiths, Helen Tiffin ISBN: 9780415096225 Publisher: Routledge Published date: Jan 20 1995 Paperback COMMENTS: Used - Acceptable Reading copy. May have damage to cover, notes, underlining, highlighting, but all text legible. May have tears to DJ or missing DJ.SKU: N1-17-A-01-1123
Leading, as well as lesser known figures in the fields of writing, theory and criticism contribute to this inspiring body of work that includes sections on Nationalism, Hybridity, Diaspora and Globalization. The Reader’s wide-ranging approach reflects the remarkable diversity of work in the discipline along with the vibrancy of anti-imperialist writing both within and without the metropolitan centres. Covering more debates, topics and critics than any comparable book in its field, The Postcolonial Studies Reader is the ideal starting point for students and issues a potent challenge to the ways in which we think and write about literature and culture.