"Since the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, the concept of sustainable development has become the basis for a vast number of "green industries" from eco-tourism to carbon sequestration. In The "Greening" of Costa Rica, Ana Isla exposes the results of the economist's rejection of physical...

Introduction: an overview of the contemporary sustainability challenges -- List of abbreviations -- The late 20th century developmental challenges and the inception of sustainable development -- Sustainable development in a context of globalization: incompatible paradigms -- Extrinsic and...