Economics of Environmental Conservation: Economics for Environmental & Ecological Management (Developments in Environmental Economics) [Hardcover]

C.A. Tisdell (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0444890750 | ISBN-13: 978-0444890757 | Publication Date: October 14, 1991 | Edition: 1st repr. 1993

The study of the relationship between economic systems and ecological and environmental ones is an important one which affects all living organisms and is becoming increasingly recognized in policy circles worldwide. The more this relationship between economics and ecology is studied, the more aware we become that a great deal of our existing knowledge is imperfect and gaps need to be filled. This book specifies economic means for improved management of biological resources with their respective life-support systems, and takes into account environmental issues. Special attention is given to the consequences of economic growth and development on resource conservation and policies such as those arising from the World Conservation Strategy and the Brundtland Report. The coverage in this volume is both innovative, modern and in a semantical sense, non-techncial, based on the interdependence between economic, social and ecological systems.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"'Tisdell has produced one of the best books in print about the economics of environmental conservation. This volume updates the 1991 edition by discussing more current issues, theories, developments, and analytic frameworks. Tisdell masterfully weaves into many chapters insights from ecological economics - a somewhat new area of economics that cannot be ignored in informed discussions of environmental conservation... Tisdell writes clearly and documents each chapter extremely well. He presents a quite balanced view on policy issues, discussing pros and cons of different policies... Overall, an extraordinary book. Essential. Academic collections, upper-division undergraduate and up.' - D.D. Miller, Choice 'I like it alot and would certainly recommend it to students as an excellent entry point into environmental economics. It is certainly comprehensive, covering international through to local environmental issues, developed and developing country experiences across both "green" and "brown" topics. The book is written in a highly accessible style and embodies a rigorous theoretical base on which is developed a host of practical examples of application. This reflects Tisdell's wide ranging experience as one of the "senior statesmen" of environmental economics.' - Jeff Bennett, The Australian National University 'A second edition of this book is to be warmly welcomed. The insights it offers into the sustainable use of ecological resources, especially in developing countries, are important for those coming to the study of environmental, resource or ecological economics for the first time. While the treatment of new topics such as globalization and the Environmental Kuznets Curve adds value to the original text, the inclusion of much material from the first edition helps remind us that there is a rich and long-standing literature on this topic.' - Charles Perrings, University of York, UK" --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Clement A. Tisdell, Professor of Economics, School of Economics, The University of Queensland, Australia --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 234 pages
• Publisher: Elsevier Science; 1st repr. 1993 edition (October 14, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0444890750
• ISBN-13: 978-0444890757
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,589,897 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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