Capitalism as if the World Matters
Author:   Jonathon Porritt
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition:   Revised edition
ISBN:  

9781844071937


Pages:   384
Publication Date:   06 September 2007
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Jonathon Porritt
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Earthscan Ltd
Edition:   Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.90cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.589kg
ISBN:  

9781844071937


ISBN 10:   1844071936
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   06 September 2007
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

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.

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* 'A message that business may find they are surprised to agree with' Financial Times * 'Persuasive philosophical evocations and tactical guidelines, invites and repays detailed study' Choice * 'In this brilliant and timely book Porritt has thrown down the gauntlet and provided the necessary data and analysis on our collective dilemma' Scientific and Medical Network Review * 'Excellent, readable, comprehensive and ultimately quite optimistic. Essential reading for anyone interested in the world, the environment, humanity or the future' Warmer Bulletin * 'A vital contribution to the most compelling issue of our times' Will Hutton


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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.

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