economic development

"An unprecedented redistribution of American jobs, population, and wealth is under way, and it is likely to accelerate in the years to come. In this important and persuasive book, Berkeley economist Enrico Moretti reveals this "new geography of jobs" that's benefitting centers of innovation like San Francisco, Durham, and Boston. And the winners and losers aren't necessarily whom you'd expect. Moretti's groundbreaking research shows that you don't have to be a scientist or an engineer to thrive in one of these brain hubs"--Provided by publisher.

Explores some of the greatest problems that threaten the world's ecosystems and ways in which both knowledge and technology can provide essential services to impoverished areas.

Identifies some of the challenges and crises facing the world in the early twenty-first century, including AIDS, poverty pollution, and others, and features country comparisons, with maps, graphs, statistics, and photographs.

Outlines a series of economic strategies for business that will reverse global environmental and social degradation.

Explores the rise of consumption on a world scale, focusing on how people in developing and transition nations are enjoying middle-class lifestyles and leading to a new rise in inequity and affluence, and discussing the impact this rise will have on the future.

Sets out differing views on the nature and extent of depletion of the Earth's resources and whether development has caused environmental and population crises.

Presents an introduction to sustainable development, discussing what it is, examining how humans throughout history have used and abused Earth's resources, and looking at what is being done to stop and/or repair the damage done to the planet by unchecked development.