Contents: Preface -- 1. Cconomics and environmental change : an overview -- 2. Growing economic activity and environmental change : historical and general perspectives. -- 3. Sustainable (economic) development. what is it? is it desirable? can it be achieved and if so, how? -- 4. Values,...

Introduction -- Swot analysis -- Sustainable development, an introduction -- Flaws in the fabric : people and nature -- Flaws in the fabric : people and society -- Sources of vigour -- Solution strategies -- Here and there -- Now and later -- Climate and energy -- Sustainable business practices...