Dictionary of Ecological Economics

This thoroughly revised second edition of the Dictionary of Ecological Economics presents updated, extended, and new definitions spanning multiple disciplines that converge on the goal of a just, sustainable future. Expert scholars create an intellectual map of this evolving field ranging from the practical to the philosophical.Entries provide definitions for 155 new terms and in many cases add more detail to the over 1,100 terms in the first edition, covering economics, ecology, philosophy, sociology, geography, political science and more. This second edition includes a new introduction by Brent Haddad, providing greater context and understanding to the terms. Entries encourage further research by including reading suggestions and citations to allow for supplementary illustrations on how a term is used.Encompassing a broad overview of ecological economics, this Dictionary is an essential reference for students and scholars of economics, ecological sciences, geography, politics, and public policy. It will also be an informative resource for government and NGO professionals in environmental conservation seeking to better understand the crucial vocabulary that defines their field.