Environment at the Crossroads: Aiming for a Sustainable Future

By Emilio Rui Vilar

Addressing crucial contemporary dilemmas, from the current international economic malaise to the state of the global environment, this unique discussion--based on the 2009 Gulbenkian Conference in Lisbon--addresses climate change, biodiversity, environmental policy, and the ethics of consumption. This ambitious survey is written by leaders in a variety of fields and incorporates a number of disciplines and perspectives, assessing the current state of our planet and arguing for a just and solid international climate agreement. Exploring the issues from social, ethical, and scientific angles, this comprehensive and enlightening account will interest politicians, environmentalists, and economists.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 184777119X
• ISBN13: 9781847771193
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Carcanet Press
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.3" x 8.4"