State Of The World 2006 [ Import Book ] 23rd Edition ( Old Book ) CN

“The environmentalist’s bible” – Times Higher Education Supplement
“Essential reading” – The Good Book Guide
In this 23rd edition of State of the World – long established as the most
authoritative and accessible annual guide to our progress towards a
sustainable future – the studies pay particular attention to China and
India, two of the world’s most rapidly developing countries in terms of
industry, population and significance to the global economy, and
associated impacts on the environment.
Published in 27 countries and 22 languages, State of the World draws on
the breadth of expertise in the Worldwatch Institute’s team of writers and
researchers. Each year’s edition of State of the World is relied upon by
national governments, UN agencies, development workers and law-makers
for its up-to-the-minute analysis and information. It is essential for
anyone concerned with building a positive, global future.
This year’s edition covers:
China, India and the new world order rethinking the global meat
industry safeguarding freshwater ecosystems cultivating renewable
alternatives to oil an introduction to nanotechnology curtailing
mercury’s global reach turning disasters into peacemaking
opportunities reconciling trade and sustainable development building
a green civil society in China transforming corporations