Sistema Bibliotecario Area Metropolitana

Abstract: A "Safe and Sustainable World" demonstrates what has and can be done. It also looks to what must be done to integrate human ingenuity and the four billion or so years of evolutionary intelligence of the natural world into healthy human environment.

Abstract: In this book, the tow authors bring together an array of scholars who explore the ambivalence provoked by the global spread of "American" consumer culture. The first comparative volume to examine global phenomena of consumer culture from the perspective of East Asia, this book analyze not only the attractions of mass consumption but also the many discontents and dilemmas that arise from consumerism.

Abstract: While many rural areas continue to experience depopulation and economic declfacing rapid in-migration, as well as employment and income growth. Much of this growth is due to the presence and use of amenity resources, broadly defined as qualities of a region that make it an attractive place to live and work. Rather than extracting natural resources for external markets, these communities have begun to build economies based on promoting environmental quality.

Abstract: Technological change plays a crucial role in analizing energy efficency improvements and, therefore, in ameliorating the conflict between economic growth and environmental quality. However, the diffusion of new technologies can prove a costly and lengthy process, meaning that many firms do not invest in best-practice technologies. The author offers important new explanations for this energy-efficiency paradox.

Abstract: This book is that rare phenomenon, one that provides us with a unique, relevant, and seminal contribuition to our knowledge, examining the physiological, behavioral, reproductive, community, and other ecological effects of light pollution. It will enhance our ability to mitigate this ominous environmental alteration through moreconscious and effective design of the built environment.

Abstract: Il protagonista indiscusso di queste pagine è l'albero. Non solo ci fanno compagnia, ci riparano e rendono più vivibili le nostre città, più belli i paesaggi ma in qualche modo ci parlano: dicono di noi e della nostra società , delle nostre abitudini e delle nostre relazioni, ci aiutano a vivere meglio e qualche volta a tenere a bada la smania di cementificazione e di saccheggio ambientale.

Abstract: Il volume è dedicato a chi cerca indicazioni, spunti di riflessione e percorsi per aiutare se stessi e i più giovani a non essere in balia dei media, e passare ad una condizione di partecipazione attiva e consapevole. Propone idee, ragionamenti ed anche strumenti concreti da utilizzare in famiglia e negli altri ambienti educativi, come la scuola e la parrocchia.

Abstract: The authors examine the role stakeholders play in influencing regulations on global issues such as climate change and national and regional problems. Stakeholder selection of companies and the sustainability issues they choose to target are explored, as are the ways in wich organizations motivate them to partecipate in the evolution of holistic sustainable solutions.