Dear EESG community,
I am pleased to announce the publication by Edward Elgar of the first Dictionary of Ecological Economics, which includes contributions from many geographers. I co-edited the volume with Brent Haddad of the Environmental Studies Department at University of California at Santa Cruz.
This comprehensive Dictionary brings together an extensive range of
definitive terms in ecological economics. We assembled contributions from
450 distinguished scholars, including the late Herman Daly, Mathis Wackernagel, Malte Faber, JJoshua
Farley, Brian Czech, Charles Perrings, Bryan Norton, Charley Hall,
Peter Victor, Helmut Haberl, and Jon Erickson. The Dictioanry provides an intellectual map to this
evolving subject ranging from the practical to the philosophical.
Following a review of the intellectual and organisational origins of
this field by Joan Martínez-Alier, 1,129 terms are defined with their
meanings and uses in ecological economics explained. In addition, most
of the terms include recommendations for further reading to provide
greater context and understanding, alongside citations to allow for
further illustration on how a term is used in the field. Encompassing a
broad overview of the field, this Dictionary will be a useful reference
for students at all levels, alongside faculty and researchers. It will
also be an informative resource for government and NGO professionals in
environmental conservation to better understand the crucial vocabulary
that governs their field.
For details and pricing information for the hard copy and eBook, see:
-- Barry D. Solomon, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
Department of Social Sciences
Michigan Technological University
Mailing Address:
1391 Ho'olako Street
Wailuku, HI 96793
Recent Publications:
Zhang, S., Solomon, B.D. The interplay between Renewable Portfolio Standards and voluntary green power markets in the United States. Renewable Energy, Vol. 178 (November 2021), pp. 720-729. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2021.06.110
Solomon, B.D., Barnett, J.B., Wellstead, A.M., Rouleau, M.D. Deciphering support for woody biomass production for electric power using an ecosystem service framework. Forest Policy and Economics, Vol. 117 (August 2020), 102207. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forpol.2020.102207
Zhou, S., Solomon, B.D. Do renewable portfolio standards in the United States stunt renewable electricity development beyond mandatory targets? Energy Policy, Vol. 140 (May 2020), 111377. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2020.111377
