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Author Ali, Saleem H. (Saleem Hassan), 1973- author.

Title Treasures of the earth : need, greed, and a sustainable future / Saleem H. Ali.

Publication Info. New Haven : Yale University Press, [2009]
©2009
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Description 1 online resource (xiii, 289 pages) : illustrations, maps
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-277) and index.
Contents Introduction: alchemy of a material world -- The pleasure of treasure. What lies beneath: the material and mystical origins of mineral wealth -- Creating value: the endurance of precious jewels -- The rush factor: tracing the mineral roots of global power through gold, coal, and oil -- Toil and treasure. The darker side of fortune: the psychology of treasure dependence -- Curing the resource curse: minerals and global development -- The spoils of the earth: the ecological toll of extractive excitement -- Measure for measure. Destination cradle: the quest for material cycling -- The restoration ethic: hurting and healing ecosystems -- Embracing the treasure impulse: toward cautionary creativity -- Epilogue: embracing uncertainty.
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Subject Consumption (Economics) -- Environmental aspects.
Consumption (Economics) -- Environmental aspects.
Consumption (Economics)
Consumption (Economics) -- Moral and ethical aspects.
Consumption (Economics) -- Moral and ethical aspects.
Sustainable development.
Sustainable development.
Environmental policy.
Environmental policy.
Natural resources -- Environmental aspects.
Natural resources -- Environmental aspects.
Natural resources.
Raw materials -- Environmental aspects.
Raw materials -- Environmental aspects.
Raw materials.
Conservation of natural resources.
Conservation of natural resources.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Ali, Saleem H. (Saleem Hassan), 1973- Treasures of the earth. New Haven : Yale University Press, ©2009 9780300141610 (DLC) 2009018208 (OCoLC)317471749
ISBN 9780300155679 (electronic book)
0300155670 (electronic book)
9780300141610 (alkaline paper)
1282352369
9781282352360

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