Managing a Material World

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Technology, Environmental, Business & Finance, Economics, Nature
Cover of the book Managing a Material World by , Springer Netherlands
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9789401151252
Publisher: Springer Netherlands Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9789401151252
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

As we reach the end of the 20th century, the question of how to meet human needs and preferences while safeguarding the global environment is a major concern facing humanity. This book reflects the state of the art of thinking on the necessary concepts, tools and instruments that are likely to help producers, consumers and governments to adjust their policies and practices. It covers theories and concepts, practical approaches and visions of industry and government. The book has been written by a team of authors that includes the most forward thinking researchers and managers on the issue. It is a handbook for all those involved in decisions about product design and eco-efficiency, about environment and resource use policies. Moreover it can serve as a handbook for all those who are studying with the aim to become involved in such issues.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

As we reach the end of the 20th century, the question of how to meet human needs and preferences while safeguarding the global environment is a major concern facing humanity. This book reflects the state of the art of thinking on the necessary concepts, tools and instruments that are likely to help producers, consumers and governments to adjust their policies and practices. It covers theories and concepts, practical approaches and visions of industry and government. The book has been written by a team of authors that includes the most forward thinking researchers and managers on the issue. It is a handbook for all those involved in decisions about product design and eco-efficiency, about environment and resource use policies. Moreover it can serve as a handbook for all those who are studying with the aim to become involved in such issues.

More books from Springer Netherlands

Cover of the book Progress, Apocalypse, and Completion of History and Life after Death of the Human Person in the World Religions by
Cover of the book Post and Courier Service in the Diplomacy of Early Modern Europe by
Cover of the book Glassy, Amorphous and Nano-Crystalline Materials by
Cover of the book North American Social Report by
Cover of the book Extracellular ATP and adenosine as regulators of endothelial cell function by
Cover of the book Handbook of Vascular Biology Techniques by
Cover of the book Comparative Biology of Aging by
Cover of the book Boston Studies in the Philosophy of Science by
Cover of the book Handbook of Magnetic Phenomena by
Cover of the book Life the Human Quest for an Ideal by
Cover of the book Indian foreign policy and the border dispute with China by
Cover of the book Responsibility and Punishment by
Cover of the book Qanat Knowledge by
Cover of the book Clark Kerr's World of Higher Education Reaches the 21st Century by
Cover of the book Phenomenology and the Human Positioning in the Cosmos by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy