State of the world, 1990 : a Worldwatch Institute report on progress toward a sustainable society / project director, Lester R. Brown ; senior researchers, Lester R. Brown [and others].

Title & Author:

State of the world, 1990 : a Worldwatch Institute report on progress toward a sustainable society / project director, Lester R. Brown ; senior researchers, Lester R. Brown [and others].

Edition:

1st ed.

Publication:

Description:

xvi, 253 pages ; 24 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The illusion of progress / Lester R. Brown -- Slowing global warming / Christopher Flavin -- Saving water for agriculture / Sandra Postel -- Feeding the world in the nineties / Lester R. Brown and John E. Young -- Holding back the sea / Jodi L. Jacobson -- Clearing the air / Hilary F. French -- Cycling into the future / Marcia D. Lowe -- Ending poverty / Alan B. Durning -- Converting to a peaceful economy / Michael Renner -- Picturing a sustainable society / Lester R. Brown, Christopher Flavin, and Sandra Postel.

Summary:

Worldwatch Institute's seventh annual assessment of the earth's health focuses on major policy initiatives needed to stabilize the climate, improve air quality, and reduce poverty. Suggests a wholesale reordering of government priorities.

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ISBN:

0393306143 (pbk.)
9780393306149 (pbk.)
0393027880
9780393027884

Subject:

Economic history 1971-1990.
Economic policy.
Human ecology.
Environmental policy.
Natural resources.
Environmental protection.
Environmental degradation.
Politique économique.
Histoire économique 1971-1990.
Écologie humaine.
Environnement Politique gouvernementale.
Ressources naturelles.
Environnement Protection.
human ecology.
environmental policy.
natural resources.
environmental protection.
Economic history
Histoire économique 1971- ...
Economic conditions 1971-

Form/genre:

Reports.

Added entries:

Brown, Lester R. (Lester Russell), 1934-
Worldwatch Institute.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 266095
Call No.: BIB 197664
Status: Available

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