Books
Newly published books.
The Economics of Enough
The Economics of Enough: How to Run the Economy as If the Future Matters
by Diane Coyle
In this book economist Diane Coyle gives us a thoughtful, thorough, and somber account of the West’s, and the world’s, ecological and economic problems. Coyle correctly observes that these cannot be divorced from political and social problems; it is not enough to diagnose difficulties and then offer remedies that are politically unachievable. Instead, Coyle offers useful suggestions that might be implemented—if not by current governments then at least by imaginable governments. In doing all this, Coyle has done us a real service. And yet there is an important piece missing from Coyle’s analysis, without which it is hard to envision a way out of our current predicaments.
For more information on the book please see the Solution Journal web site.
Experiences of Climate Change Adaptation in Africa
Experiences of Climate Change Adaptation in Africa
ed. Walter Leal
This book presents a number of projects, field experiences and initiatives across the African continent, which show the degree of work and effort being put, to adapt to climate change. It is a rich source of information and inspiration to practitioners, member of international organisations, NGOs, aid agencies, Ministries, researchers and anyone interested to know more about the realities of climate change adaptation in Africa.
World on the Edge
World on the Edge 
How to Prevent Environmental and Economic Collapse
by Lester R. Brown
We are facing issues of near-overwhelming complexity and unprecedented urgency. Our challenge is to think globally and develop policies to counteract environmental decline and economic collapse. The question is: Can we change direction before we go over the edge?
World on the Edge is published by the Earth Policy Institute.
Guide to Process Based Modeling of Lakes and Coastal Seas
Guide to Process Based Modeling of Lakes and Coastal Seas
by Anders Omstedt, University of Gothenburg, Göteborg, Sweden
Mounting concern about the influence of humans on climate and environmental conditions has increased the need for multi-disciplinary modeling efforts, including systems such as oceans, costal seas, lakes, land surfaces, ice, rivers and atmosphere.
For more information please see the publishers web site.
Here on Earth: A new beginning
Here on Earth: A new beginning
by Tim Flannery
From the book's back cover:
This is a revolutionary dual biography of the planet and of our species. Flannery reimagines the history of earth, from its earliest origins as a chaotic ball of elemental dust and gases to the teeming landscape we currently call home. It is a remarkable story. How did life first emerge here? What forces have shaped it? Why did humans come to dominate? And when did we start to have an impact? More importantly, how has this changed us as a species?
The awesome hand of nature has never been better portrayed than in this book. Nor, remarkably, the transformative power of ideas. From the most intense competition for survival, cooperation has emerged. The challenge we now face is to sustain our fragile hold on life.
For more information see the publishers web site.
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