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This text is the premier introductory environmental economics text
for non-majors. Policy-oriented coverage of environmental economics
for majors and non-majors alike. Environmental Economics and Policy
6/e is a companion text to the larger Environmental and Natural
Resource Economics 8/e. This smaller, paper-bound policy text is
intended for a broader audience that includes political science,
environmental studies, and agricultural programs. Environmental
Economics and Policy provides a broad but nuanced introduction to
the field of environmental economics. This text begins with an
introduction to core concepts and theory, followed by a series of
policy chapters that are self-contained, allowing for a great
degree of flexibility in course design. Boxes throughout the text
introduce a large number of real-world examples and ongoing policy
debates in order to bring new perspective to the issues being
discussed. The sixth edition features new co-author Lynne Lewis
from Bates College, a new chapter on land, more coverage on the use
of GIS in both analysis and policy, and updates on topics such as
climate, water pollution, transportation, and energy.
Natural Resource Economics: The Essentials offers a policy-oriented
approach to the increasingly influential field of natural resource
economics that is based upon a solid foundation of economic theory
and empirical research. Students will not only leave the course
with a firm understanding of natural resource economics, but they
will also be exposed to a number of case studies showing how
underlying economic principles provide the basis for specific
natural resource policies. Including current data and research
studies, this key text also highlights what insights can be derived
from the actual experience. Key features include: Extensive
coverage of the major issues including energy, recyclable
resources, water policy, land conservation and management, forests,
fisheries, other ecosystems, and sustainable development;
Introductions to the theory and method of natural resource
economics including externalities, experimental and behavioral
economics, benefit-cost analysis, and methods for valuing the
services provided by the environment; Boxed 'Examples' and
'Debates' throughout the text which highlight global examples and
major points for deeper discussions. The text is fully supported
with end-of-chapter summaries, discussion questions, and self-test
exercises in the book, as well as with multiple-choice questions,
simulations, references, slides, and an instructor's manual on the
Companion Website. This text is adapted from the best-selling
Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, 11th edition, by the
same authors.
Environmental Economics: The Essentials offers a policy-oriented
approach to the increasingly influential field of environmental
economics that is based upon a solid foundation of economic theory
and empirical research. Students will not only leave the course
with a firm understanding of environmental economics, but they will
also be exposed to a number of case studies showing how underlying
economic principles provided the foundation for specific
environmental and resource policies. This key text highlights what
insights can be derived from the actual experience. Key features
include: Extensive coverage of the major issues including climate
change, air and water pollution, sustainable development, and
environmental justice; Introductions to the theory and method of
environmental economics including externalities, experimental and
behavioral economics, benefit-cost analysis, and methods for
valuing the services provided by the environment; Boxed 'Examples'
and 'Debates' throughout the text which highlight global examples
and major talking points. The text is fully supported with
end-of-chapter summaries, discussion questions, and self-test
exercises in the book, as well as with multiple-choice questions,
simulations, references, slides, and an instructor's manual on the
Companion Website. This text is adapted from the best-selling
Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, 11th edition, by the
same authors.
Inspiring oral histories of women fighting for justice and radical
social change at community, state, and national levels.Â
Award-winning oral historian Lynn Lewis brings together the stories
of nine exceptional women, from their earliest formative
experiences to their current strategies as movement leaders,
organizers, and cultural workers. Each chapter is dedicated to one
activist—Malkia Devich-Cyril, Priscilla Gonzalez, Terese Howard,
Hilary Moore, Vanessa Nosie, Roz Pelles, Loretta Ross, Yomara
Velez, and Betty Yu. Reflecting upon the path their lives have
taken, they talk about their struggles and aspirations, insights
and victories, and what keeps them in the fight for a better
world. The life stories of these inspiring women reveal the
many ways the experience of injustice can catalyze resistance and a
commitment to making change. They demonstrate how the relationships
and bonds of collective struggle for the common good not only win
justice, but create hope, love, and joy.
Natural Resource Economics: The Essentials offers a policy-oriented
approach to the increasingly influential field of natural resource
economics that is based upon a solid foundation of economic theory
and empirical research. Students will not only leave the course
with a firm understanding of natural resource economics, but they
will also be exposed to a number of case studies showing how
underlying economic principles provide the basis for specific
natural resource policies. Including current data and research
studies, this key text also highlights what insights can be derived
from the actual experience. Key features include: Extensive
coverage of the major issues including energy, recyclable
resources, water policy, land conservation and management, forests,
fisheries, other ecosystems, and sustainable development;
Introductions to the theory and method of natural resource
economics including externalities, experimental and behavioral
economics, benefit-cost analysis, and methods for valuing the
services provided by the environment; Boxed 'Examples' and
'Debates' throughout the text which highlight global examples and
major points for deeper discussions. The text is fully supported
with end-of-chapter summaries, discussion questions, and self-test
exercises in the book, as well as with multiple-choice questions,
simulations, references, slides, and an instructor's manual on the
Companion Website. This text is adapted from the best-selling
Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, 11th edition, by the
same authors.
Environmental Economics and Policy is a best-selling text for
environmental economics courses. Offering a policy-oriented
approach, it introduces economic theory, empirical fieldwork, and
case studies that show how underlying economic principles provided
the foundation for environmental policies. Key features include:
Introductions to the theory and method of environmental economics,
including externalities, benefit-cost analysis, valuation methods,
and ecosystem goods and services. Extensive coverage of the major
issues including climate change mitigation and adaptation, air and
water pollution, and environmental justice. Boxed "Examples" and
"Debates" throughout the text, which highlight global examples and
major talking points. This text will be of use to undergraduate
students of economics. Students will leave the course with a global
perspective of how environmental economics has played and can
continue to play a role in promoting fair and efficient
environmental management. The text is fully supported with
end-of-chapter summaries, discussion questions, and self-test
exercises in the book. Additional online resources include
references, as well as PowerPoint slides for each chapter.
Environmental Economics and Policy is a best-selling text for
environmental economics courses. Offering a policy-oriented
approach, it introduces economic theory, empirical fieldwork, and
case studies that show how underlying economic principles provided
the foundation for environmental policies. Key features include:
Introductions to the theory and method of environmental economics,
including externalities, benefit-cost analysis, valuation methods,
and ecosystem goods and services. Extensive coverage of the major
issues including climate change mitigation and adaptation, air and
water pollution, and environmental justice. Boxed "Examples" and
"Debates" throughout the text, which highlight global examples and
major talking points. This text will be of use to undergraduate
students of economics. Students will leave the course with a global
perspective of how environmental economics has played and can
continue to play a role in promoting fair and efficient
environmental management. The text is fully supported with
end-of-chapter summaries, discussion questions, and self-test
exercises in the book. Additional online resources include
references, as well as PowerPoint slides for each chapter.
Environmental Economics: The Essentials offers a policy-oriented
approach to the increasingly influential field of environmental
economics that is based upon a solid foundation of economic theory
and empirical research. Students will not only leave the course
with a firm understanding of environmental economics, but they will
also be exposed to a number of case studies showing how underlying
economic principles provided the foundation for specific
environmental and resource policies. This key text highlights what
insights can be derived from the actual experience. Key features
include: Extensive coverage of the major issues including climate
change, air and water pollution, sustainable development, and
environmental justice; Introductions to the theory and method of
environmental economics including externalities, experimental and
behavioral economics, benefit-cost analysis, and methods for
valuing the services provided by the environment; Boxed 'Examples'
and 'Debates' throughout the text which highlight global examples
and major talking points. The text is fully supported with
end-of-chapter summaries, discussion questions, and self-test
exercises in the book, as well as with multiple-choice questions,
simulations, references, slides, and an instructor's manual on the
Companion Website. This text is adapted from the best-selling
Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, 11th edition, by the
same authors.
Environmental and Natural Resource Economics is the best-selling
text for natural resource economics and environmental economics
courses, offering a policy-oriented approach and introducing
economic theory and empirical work from the field. Students will
leave the course with a global perspective of both environmental
and natural resource economics and how they interact. Complemented
by a number of case studies showing how underlying economic
principles provided the foundation for specific environmental and
resource policies, this key text highlights what can be learned
from the actual experience. This new, 11th edition includes updated
data, a number of new studies and brings a more international focus
to the subject. Key features include: Extensive coverage of the
major issues including climate change, air and water pollution,
sustainable development, and environmental justice. Dedicated
chapters on a full range of resources including water, land,
forests, fisheries, and recyclables. Introductions to the theory
and method of environmental economics including externalities,
benefit-cost analysis, valuation methods, and ecosystem goods and
services. Boxed 'Examples' and 'Debates' throughout the text which
highlight global examples and major talking points. The text is
fully supported with end-of-chapter summaries, discussion
questions, and self-test exercises in the book and multiple-choice
questions, simulations, references, and slides on the Companion
Website.
A banquet of creative maybles - articles, poems, and stories
written to educate, entertain, and inspire.
An Anthology of Space Exploration and Settlement Poetry
The purpose of this book is to teach your child to think and to
think correctly. "My Life in My Pocket for Preschoolers-The
Alphabet" will develop your child's confidence and self-esteem, as
well as an awareness of their surroundings, awareness of behavior,
and their awareness of their thinking. It is never too early to
begin thinking about your child's future. From the time your child
is conceived, you should begin thinking about how this new
generation will improve. Children should further your family in
education, service, planet care, and giving. Each generation should
set out to make improvements in themselves and the world at large.
The expectation of success and growth for your child must be as
much embedded in your thinking as is health and safety. In "My Life
in My Pocket for Preschoolers-The Alphabet" (part of the "My Life
in My Pocket" series of books) there are 26 pockets/chapters with
an aspect" of positive thinking associated with each letter of the
alphabet. My Life in My Pocket for Preschoolers-The Alphabet" will
help your child to better see the world through the alphabet and
the illustrated Pocket People, as a place of wonder and endless
opportunity. Anna, Bethany, Carl, and David and 22 more "Pocket
People" are looking forward to meeting your child.
Kathy Lynn Lewis is a leading expert on Self-Advocacy. She has
devoted the last fifteen years to helping families with children
with special needs to advocate for their children. She travels
around the country speaking and leading seminars that help
individuals and businesses achieve success through goal-setting and
outlining "what they want to have," "what they want to be," and
'what they want to do."
She is the CEO of My Life in My Pocket, Inc. a company that helps
students, businesses, and individuals realize their potential by
understanding what Earl Nightingale states: "We become what we
THINK about"-and that the impossible takes a little longer, but not
much. Ms. Lewis is the author of the "My Life in My Pocket" book
series (www.MyLifeinMyPocket.com). She lives with her husband and
two daughters in Tampa, Florida.
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