George Mitchell and the idea of sustainability /

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Schmandt, Jurgen
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: College Station : Texas A & M University Press, ©2010.
Edición:1st ed.
Temas:
Mitchell, George P. > (George Phydias), > 1919-2013.
Sustainable development > History.
Businesspeople > Texas.
Philanthropists > Texas.
Développement durable > Histoire.
Gens d'affaires > Texas.
Philanthropes > Texas.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Development > Sustainable Development.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Environmental Economics.
Businesspeople.
Philanthropists.
Sustainable development.
Texas.
History.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction : the idea of sustainability
  • George P. Mitchell
  • The history of sustainability
  • The need for sustainable development
  • The Club of Rome
  • Early Woodlands Conferences
  • Washington takes note
  • The Mitchell Center, 1984-2001
  • National Academy of Sciences
  • The new Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC)
  • The Mitchell paradox
  • Mitchell's impact and legacy
  • Appendix 1. Laureates of the International George and Cynthia Mitchell Prize for Sustainable Development
  • Appendix 2. Conferences sponsored by George P. Mitchell
  • Appendix 3. Conference proceedings, books, and reports from the Woodlands Conferences and the Mitchell Center
  • Appendix 4. Transition to sustainability, statement of the 1997 Woodlands Conference
  • Appendix 5. Club of Rome Lifetime Achievement Award for George and Cynthia Mitchell.

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