This book examines why the differences in comparative economic development across the world have a geographical pattern. It argues that there is a missing component in the geography versus institutions debate, namely the role of culture and its impact either directly on development or indirectly...

"In some ways, The All Consuming Nation is an autobiography of the babyboom generation since it highlights the consumer culture and rising environmental consciousness that has been central to that generation's lived experience. That should appeal to a wide audience of regular readers. Those who...

Public interest in the use of private lands / Marion Clawson and Benjamin C. Dysart III -- Multi-media aspects of waste management -- Raymond C. Loehr -- Effective toxics management / David L. Morrell -- Biotechnology and thoroughbred agriculture / Jack Doyle -- Maintaining agricultural land as...