State of the World 2004: Special Focus: The Consumer Society

by The Worldwatch Institute

Overview

With chapters on food, water, energy, the politics of consumption and redefining the good life, Worldwatch’s award-winning research team asks whether a less-consumptive society is possible—and then argues that it is essential.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781610916356
Publisher:	Island Press
Publication date:	03/19/2015
Series:	State of the World
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	271
File size:	51 MB
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About the Author

Founded in 1974 by farmer and economist Lester Brown, Worldwatch was the first independresearch institute devoted to the analysis of global environmental concerns. Worldwatch quickly became recognized by opinion leaders around the world for its accessible, fact-based analysis of critical global issues. Now under the leadership of population expert and author Robert Engelman, Worldwatch develops innovative solutions to intractable problems, emphasizing a blend of governmleadership, private sector enterprise, and citizen action that can make a sustainable future a reality.

Table of Contents

Cover Title Page Copyright Worldwatch Institute Board of Directors Acknowledgments Contents List of Boxes, Tables, and Figures Foreword - Børge Brende, Norwegian Minister of the Environment Preface State of the World: A Year in Review - Lori Brown Chapter 1: The State of Consumption Today - Gary Gardner, Erik Assadourian, and Radhika Sarin Behind the Scenes: Plastic Bags Chapter 2: Making Better Energy Choices - Janet L. Sawin Behind the Scenes: Computers Chapter 3: Boosting Water Productivity - Sandra Postel and Amy Vickers Behind the Scenes: Antibacterial Soap Chapter 4: Watching What We Eat - Brian Halweil and Danielle Nierenberg Behind the Scenes: Bottled Water Behind the Scenes: Chicken Behind the Scenes: Chocolate Behind the Scenes: Shrimp Behind the Scenes: Soda Chapter 5: Moving Toward a Less Consumptive Economy - Michael Renner Behind the Scenes: Cell Phones Chapter 6: Purchasing for People and the Planet - Lisa Mastny Behind the Scenes: Paper Chapter 7: Linking Globalization, Consumption, and Governance - Hilary French Behind the Scenes: Cotton T-shirts Chapter 8: Rethinking the Good Life - Gary Gardner and Erik Assadourian State of the World: A Year in Review Chapter 1 Plastic Bags Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Bottled Water Chicken Chocolate Soda Chapter 5 Cell Phones Chapter 6 Paper Chapter 7 Cotton T-shirts Chapter 8 Index