Jonathon Porritt

Capitalism as if the World Matters

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Produktbeschreibung

Argues that the only way to save the world from environmental catastrophe is to embrace a different type of capitalism, and to do it quickly. This title includes coverage of the role of the USA, with case studies examining the role of huge American corporations such as Wal-Mart and General Electric.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 384
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. September 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 32mm
• Gewicht: 546g
• ISBN-13: 9781844071937
• ISBN-10: 1844071936
• Artikelnr.: 22770526

Autorenporträt

Jonathon Porritt is Co-Founder and Programme Director of Forum for the Future. A leading adviser to business and industry, he was appointed by the prime minister as Chairman of the new UK Sustainable Development Commission. He is Co-Director of The Prince of Wales's Business and Environment Programme as well as a Board Member of the South West Regional Development Agency in the UK.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword by Amory B. Lovins. Acknowledgements. Introduction. Part 1: Our
Unsustainable World. Conflicting Imperatives. Sustainable Development for
Real. Re-engaging with Economic Growth. Unsustainable Capitalism? Through
the Global Looking Glass. Part 2: A Framework for Sustainable Capitalism.
The Five Capitals Framework. Natural Capital. Human Capital. Social
Capital. Manufactured Capital. Financial Capital. Part 3: Better Lives in a
Better World Confronting Denial. Changing the Metrics. Business Excellence.
Civil Society. Visions and Values. Converging Imperatives. Index.