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Nature, state, and economy : a political economy of the environment / R.J. Johnston.

Title
Nature, state, and economy : a political economy of the environment / R.J. Johnston.
Author
Johnston, R. J. (Ronald John)
Publication
Chichester ; New York : J. Wiley, c1996.

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xii, 273 p. : ill.; 23 cm.
Summary
"Environmental problems are pressing issues in all parts of the world and are high on many political agendas. But why do those problems exist; why are they getting worse; why is the state so frequently called upon to tackle them; and why does it so often fail?" "Some people in the world enjoy very high material standards of living, and very many more aspire to join them and to ensure such high standards for their children. This will increase pressure on the environment. Is such development sustainable? Can the Earth cope?" "These questions are at the heart of the second edition of Ron Johnston's book. In addressing them, his focus is not on the science of the environment, but rather on the science of society. Unless we appreciate how society works, and in particular how states operate and the constraints within which they conduct their business, we cannot realistically tackle the fundamental issues of sustainable development. Solving current environmental problems and preventing the emergence of others can only be achieved by collective action, but the limits to this set by contemporary capitalism are many and restrictive." "This second edition provides an excellent update for students of all disciplines of social science, environmental science and environmental studies."--BOOK JACKET.
Subject
  • Sustainable development
  • Natural resources
  • Environmental policy
  • Environmental Policy
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. [257]-270) and index.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
1. Introduction -- 2. Environmental Systems -- 3. Modes of Production -- 4. Resources, Land and Environmental Use -- 5. Collective Action and the State -- 6. State Operations and Environmental Problems -- 7. And the Future?
ISBN
0471966711 (pbk. : acid-free paper)
LCCN
^^^96001060^
OCLC
  • 34190204
  • SCSB-12139706
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library