The Resource Treasures of the earth : need, greed, and a sustainable future, Saleem H. Ali
Treasures of the earth : need, greed, and a sustainable future, Saleem H. Ali
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- Language
- eng
- Extent
- xiii, 289 p.
- Contents
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- Introduction: alchemy of a material world
- The pleasure of treasure. What lies beneath: the material and mystical origins of mineral wealth
- Creating value: the endurance of precious jewels
- The rush factor: tracing the mineral roots of global power through gold, coal, and oil
- Toil and treasure. The darker side of fortune: the psychology of treasure dependence
- Curing the resource curse: minerals and global development
- The spoils of the earth: the ecological toll of extractive excitement
- Measure for measure. Destination cradle: the quest for material cycling
- The restoration ethic: hurting and healing ecosystems
- Embracing the treasure impulse: toward cautionary creativity
- Epilogue: embracing uncertainty
- Isbn
- 9780300141610
- Label
- Treasures of the earth : need, greed, and a sustainable future
- Title
- Treasures of the earth
- Title remainder
- need, greed, and a sustainable future
- Statement of responsibility
- Saleem H. Ali
- Language
- eng
- Cataloging source
- DLC
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate
- 1973-
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Ali, Saleem H.
- Dewey number
- 333.7
- Illustrations
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- illustrations
- maps
- Index
- index present
- LC call number
- HC79.C6
- LC item number
- A42 2009
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
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- Consumption (Economics)
- Consumption (Economics)
- Sustainable development
- Environmental policy
- Natural resources
- Raw materials
- Conservation of natural resources
- Label
- Treasures of the earth : need, greed, and a sustainable future, Saleem H. Ali
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Contents
- Introduction: alchemy of a material world -- The pleasure of treasure. What lies beneath: the material and mystical origins of mineral wealth -- Creating value: the endurance of precious jewels -- The rush factor: tracing the mineral roots of global power through gold, coal, and oil -- Toil and treasure. The darker side of fortune: the psychology of treasure dependence -- Curing the resource curse: minerals and global development -- The spoils of the earth: the ecological toll of extractive excitement -- Measure for measure. Destination cradle: the quest for material cycling -- The restoration ethic: hurting and healing ecosystems -- Embracing the treasure impulse: toward cautionary creativity -- Epilogue: embracing uncertainty
- Control code
- ocn317471749
- Dimensions
- 25 cm.
- Extent
- xiii, 289 p.
- Isbn
- 9780300141610
- Isbn Type
- (alk. paper)
- Lccn
- 2009018208
- Other physical details
- ill., maps
- Label
- Treasures of the earth : need, greed, and a sustainable future, Saleem H. Ali
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Contents
- Introduction: alchemy of a material world -- The pleasure of treasure. What lies beneath: the material and mystical origins of mineral wealth -- Creating value: the endurance of precious jewels -- The rush factor: tracing the mineral roots of global power through gold, coal, and oil -- Toil and treasure. The darker side of fortune: the psychology of treasure dependence -- Curing the resource curse: minerals and global development -- The spoils of the earth: the ecological toll of extractive excitement -- Measure for measure. Destination cradle: the quest for material cycling -- The restoration ethic: hurting and healing ecosystems -- Embracing the treasure impulse: toward cautionary creativity -- Epilogue: embracing uncertainty
- Control code
- ocn317471749
- Dimensions
- 25 cm.
- Extent
- xiii, 289 p.
- Isbn
- 9780300141610
- Isbn Type
- (alk. paper)
- Lccn
- 2009018208
- Other physical details
- ill., maps
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