Global Sustainability (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521769341)

Arising from the 1st Interdisciplinary Nobel Laureate Symposium on Global Sustainability in Potsdam, this book brings together Nobel Laureates in Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Economics and Peace - top-level representatives from politics and NGOs, and renowned experts on sustainability. In an unparalleled attempt to address humankind's transformation to global sustainability, the authors explore the best scientific and political strategies for reconciling our civilization with its physical and ecological support systems. The book features a radically interdisciplinary approach through a broad range of contributions, covering the latest insights from climate impact research, environmental economics, energy resource analysis, ecosystems science, and other crucial fields. It is for everyone interested in sustainability issues. Intellectually stimulating articles address the complex challenges arising from the need to avoid dangerous climate change, covering both advanced mainstream concepts and novel transformational approaches.

Author: Hans Joachim Schellnhuber
ISBN-10: 0521769345
ISBN-13: 9780521769341
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 02/18/2010
Pages: 416
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.10lbs
Size: 9.70h x 6.90w x 0.90d