"'From near the beginning of his career, Herman Daly has consistently and ever more effectively argued for a steady-state economy. . . this recent addition to his list shows that Daly is still going strong. His writing is sage, pugnacious, clear, witty, insightful, critical, even cutting, and yet always with a deep care for people and the planet. . . an excellent collection of essays covering the history of his efforts and an excellent s ..."
"Ecological EconomicsIn its first edition, this book helped to define the emerging field of ecological economics. This new edition surveys the field today. It incorporates all of the latest research findings and grounds economic inquiry in a more robust understanding of human needs and behavior. Humans and ecological systems, it argues, are inextricably bound together in complex and long-misunderstood ways. According to ecological econom ..."
"Ecological economics addresses one of the fundamental flaws in conventional economics--its failure to consider biophysical and social reality in its analyses and equations. Ecological Economics: Principles and Applications is an introductory-level textbook that offers a pedagogically complete examination of this dynamic new field. As a workbook accompanying the text, this volume breaks new ground in applying the principles of ecological ..."
"Conventional economics is increasingly criticized for failing to reflect the value of clean air and water, species diversity, and social and generational equity. By excluding biophysical and social reality from its analyses and equations, conventional economics seems ill-suited to address problems in a world characterized by increasing human impacts and decreasing natural resources. Ecological Economics is an introductory-level textbook ..."
"In this controversial book Herman Daly, a leading commentator on the environment, offers lively criticism of existing work on ecological economics and the economics of ecology. The theme throughout the book is about changes in perspective, attitudes and policies required to avoid uneconomic growth - that is, the impoverishment that results when the environmental and social costs of growth exceed the benefits. Key issues addressed includ ..."
Beyond Growth(Updated) The Economics of Sustainable Development by HermanE. Daly Paperback, 264 Pages, Published 1997 by Beacon Press Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-0-8070-4709-5, ISBN: 0-8070-4709-0
""Daly is turning economics inside out by putting the earth and its diminishing natural resources at the center of the field . . . a kind of reverse Copernican revolution in economics." --Utne Reader"Considered by most to be the dean of ecological economics, Herman E. Daly elegantly topples many shibboleths in Beyond Growth. Daly challenges the conventional notion that growth is always good, and he bucks environmentalist orthodoxy, argui ..."
Beyond Growth(1st Edition) The Economics of Sustainable Development by HermanE. Daly Hardcover, 253 Pages, Published 1996 by Beacon Pr ISBN-13: 978-0-8070-4708-8, ISBN: 0-8070-4708-2
""Daly is turning economics inside out by putting the earth and its diminishing natural resources at the center of the field . . . a kind of reverse Copernican revolution in economics." --Utne Reader"Considered by most to be the dean of ecological economics, Herman E. Daly elegantly topples many shibboleths in Beyond Growth. Daly challenges the conventional notion that growth is always good, and he bucks environmentalist orthodoxy, argui ..."
For The Common Good(2nd Edition) Redirecting the Economy toward Community, the Environment, and a Sustainable Future by HermanE. Daly, Clifford W. Cobb, John B. Cobb Paperback, 534 Pages, Published 1994 by Beacon Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8070-4705-7, ISBN: 0-8070-4705-8
"... noncommodity token (paper money). Easily transferable into real assets by
individuals, it is not at all transferable into real assets by the community.
Counterfeiters are sent to jail for making it, but the private We are grateful for
helpful suggestions from D. Barker, S. Carroll, C. Cobb, S. El Serafy, G. Foy, R.
Goodland, and T. Page. They, of course, are not responsible for any remaining
errors. banking system can create it ..."
"First published in 1977, this volume caused a sensation because of Daly's radical view that "enough is best." Today, his ideas are recognized as the key to sustainable development, and Steady-State Economics is universally acknowledged as the leading book on the economics of sustainability."
"Valuing the Earth collects more than twenty classic and recent essays that broaden economic thinking by setting the economy in its proper ecological and ethical context. They vividly demonstrate that, contrary to current macroeconomic preoccupations, continued growth on a planet of finite resources cannot be physically or economically sustained and is morally undesirable.Am ..."
"'It's hard to imagine ecological economics without the numerous and profound contributions of Herman Daly. These papers reveal the consistency of his analysis and clarity of exposition that have made him one of the most influential economists of his generation. Because of Herman Daly we have a much better understanding of how economies relate to the environment, why so much is wrong with this relationship and what must be done to fix it ..."
"Economist Herman Daly and theologian John Cobb, Jr. show how America's growth-oriented, over-industrialized economy has led to environmental problems, and offer new ideas to help alleviate some of these concerns."
Steady-State Economics The Economics of Biophysical Equilibrium and Moral Growth by HermanE. Daly Hardcover, 185 Pages, Published 1978 by W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd ISBN-13: 978-0-7167-0186-6, ISBN: 0-7167-0186-3
Energy, Economics, And The Environment Conflicting Views Of An Essential Interrelationship (Paperback) by HermanE. Daly Paperback, 200 Pages, Published 2020 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-0-367-16897-1, ISBN: 0-367-16897-9
"This book gives an overview of the problem of providing economics with a biophysical foundation, explains the importance of energy in economic valuation and aims to develop novel ways of evaluating the physical constraints of our planet and ..."
"Bringing together classic readings from a wide variety of sources, this key book investigates how our cities and towns can become more sustainable.Thirty-eight selections span issues such as land use planning, urban design, transportation, ecological restoration, economic development, resource use and equity planning. Section introductions outline the major themes, whilst the editors' introductions to the individual writings explain the ..."
"The most difficult questions of sustainability are not about technology; they are about values. Answers to such questions cannot be found by asking the "experts," but can only be resolved in the political arena. In "The Local Politics of Global Sustainability," author Thomas Prugh, with Robert Costanza and Herman Daly, two ofthe leading thinkers in the field of ecological economics, explore the kind of politics that can help enable us t ..."
For the Common Good Redirecting the Economy Toward Community, the Environment, and a Sustainable Future by HermanE. Daly, Jr. Cobb John, Clifford W. Cobb Hardcover, 482 Pages, Published 1989 by Beacon Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8070-4702-6, ISBN: 0-8070-4702-3
"Winner of the Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order 1992, Named New Options Best Political BookEconomist Herman Daly and theologian John Cobb, Jr., demonstrate how conventional economics and a growth-oriented industrial economy have led us to the brink of environmental disaster, and show the possibility of a different future.Named as one of the Top 50 Sustainability Books by University of Cambridges Programme for Sustainabili ..."
"Valuing the Earth collects more than twenty classic and recent essays that broaden economic thinking by setting the economy in its proper ecological and ethical context. They vividly demonstrate that, contrary to current macroeconomic preoccupations, continued growth on a planet of finite resources cannot be physically or economically sustained and is morally undesirable. Among the issues addressed are population growth, resource use, ..."
Economics, Ecology, Ethics(1st Edition) Essays Toward a Steady-State Economy by HermanE. Daly Paperback, 372 Pages, Published 1980 by W H Freeman & Co ISBN-13: 978-0-7167-1179-7, ISBN: 0-7167-1179-6
"Essays explore various means of making economic policy adjust to the present conditions of diminishing resources, limited economic growth, and responsible concern for the future"