‘Books and Reviews’
The Earth Charter in Action
The Earth Charter is an inspiring declaration of shared ethical principles. It arises from diverse sources-the wisdom of indigenous peoples, international law, contemporary science, and philosophical and faith traditions. It is an integrated vision of caring for all life, of universal human rights, of economic justice, and of the creation of a [...]
False Economy by Alan Beattie
Review by Hazel Henderson This book is a gem! Historian and economist Alan Beattie gives us a sweeping but deeply researched overview of trade through the centuries, leading us to greater understanding of today's issues over trade development and globalization. We are treated to deeply skeptical views of most government policies and how they [...]
Investment Opportunities for a Low Carbon World edited by Will Oulton
Review by Hazel Henderson This compilation of views from many players in the world's financial markets, though somewhat outdated, is a very useful primer for aspiring green, responsible investors. It provides a full range of technologies for a low-carbon, green transition, with details on how they work, who's investing and prospects for further [...]
The Post-Carbon Reader edited by Richard Heinberg and Daniel Lerch
Review by Hazel Henderson I almost missed this new volume on how to move societies toward sustainability – buried as it was among over thirty similar books sent to Ethical Markets Media for review. The Post Carbon Reader definitely merits attention for many reasons. It's focus on surviving and thriving in an energy and resource constrained [...]
A Recent Group of Titles for Professionals in CSR and Sustainability Issues – January 2010
The Corporate Responsibility Code Book, Deborah Leipziger, rev. 2nd edition, Greenleaf Publishing, 2010 CSR for HR: A Necessary Partnership for Advancing Responsible Business Practices by Elaine Cohen, Greenleaf 2010 Economic Analysis for Ecosystem-Based Management: Applications to Marine and Coastal Environments by Daniel S. Holland, James [...]
On Gandhi’s Path by Stephanie Mills
Review by Hazel Henderson Author Stephanie Mills brings the life of peace activist, self-taught economist and bioregionalist Bob Swann into vivid focus. Counting both Mills and Swann as friends and colleagues over the years, I was enthralled with this book and the important lessons for all in Bob Swann's example of deeply-committed global [...]
Sustainability in Austerity by Philip Monaghan
Review by Alan F Kay Aware that we face the enormous austerity arising from a horrific global recession, Philip Monaghan sees an opportunity to achieve sustainability by taking the interests and needs of lower levels of government. At the lowest level, individuals, small local groups and non-profits understand the needs and possibilities, [...]
The New Good Life by John Robbins
Reviewed by Alan F Kay John Robbins book, The New Good Life, unveils the up-and-down extremes of his own life. At two different times he had enormous wealth. The first was offered to him in ways that most people if made aware of such an opportunity would have whole-heartedly accepted and thereafter for years would be totally pleased, as heir to [...]
The Community Land Trust Reader, edited by John Emmeus Davis
Review by Hazel Henderson, author, Ethical Markets: Growing the Green Economy (2006) With the US housing market in deep disarray and millions of additional foreclosures expected in 2011, a more realistic approach to housing is desperately needed. Washington is still grid-locked on further financial reform beyond the Dodd-Frank law passed in [...]
The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity: Ecological and Economic Foundations, edited by Pushpam Kumar
'A landmark study on one of the most pressing problems facing society, balancing economic growth and ecological protection to achieve a sustainable future.' Simon Levin, Moffett Professor of Biology, Department of Ecology and Evolution Behaviour, Princeton University, USA 'TEEB brings a rigorous economic focus to bear on the problems of [...]
