Green Technologies and Business Practices: An IT Approach (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781466619722)

Green technology plays an important role in the achievement of environmental sustainability. Tax incentives, carbon taxes, and rising fossil fuel costs are motivating increased growth and development of 'green' products and services, many of which are the result of innovative discoveries in biotechnology and nanotechnology. Green Technologies and Business Practices: An IT Approach is an international platform that brings together academics, researchers, lecturers, policy makers, practitioners, and persons in decision-making positions from all backgrounds who ultimately share new theories, research findings and case studies, together enhancing understanding and collaboration of green issues in business and the role of information technologies and also analyze recent developments in theory and practice. Furthermore, this book demonstrates the capacity of green models and policies, information technology and management for the mutual understanding, prosperity and overall well-being of all the citizens in the world. This title is perfect for politicians, professors, policy makers, government officers, and students alike.

Author: Patricia Ordóñez de Pablos
ISBN-10: 1466619724
ISBN-13: 9781466619722
Publisher: Information Science Reference
Language: English
Published: 08/31/2012
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.90d