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Happier Meals

Rethinking the Global Meat Industry

By: Danielle Nierenberg,Lisa Mastny

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Happier Meals

Rethinking the Global Meat Industry

By: Danielle Nierenberg,Lisa Mastny

This book documents the harmful effects of factory farming in both industrialized and developing countries and explains the range of problems it can cause. From transmission of disease and loss of livestock diversity to hazardous and unsanitary processing methods, it shows clearly why factory farming is an unsafe, inhumane, and ecologically disruptive form of meat production. Also shows how the individual can make a difference by supporting local, organic, or pasture-raised animal products.

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1878071777

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International Communism and the Spanish Civil War

Solidarity and Suspicion

By: Lisa A. Kirschenbaum

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International Communism and the Spanish Civil War

Solidarity and Suspicion

By: Lisa A. Kirschenbaum

International Communism and the Spanish Civil War provides an intimate picture of international communism in the Stalin era. Exploring the transnational exchanges that occurred in Soviet-structured spaces - from clandestine schools for training international revolutionaries in Moscow to the International Brigades in Spain - the book uncovers complex webs of interaction, at once personal and political, that linked international communists to one another and the Soviet Union. The Spanish Civil War, which coincided with the great purges in the Soviet Union, stands at the center of this grassroots history. For many international communists, the war came to define both their life histories and political commitments. In telling their individual stories, the book calls attention to a central paradox of Stalinism - the simultaneous celebration and suspicion of transnational interactions - and illuminates the appeal of a cause that promised solidarity even as it practiced terror.

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Cambridge University Press

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1316368920

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9781316368923

Migrating to America

Transnational Social Networks and Regional Identity Among Turkish Migrants

By: Lisa DiCarlo

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Migrating to America

Transnational Social Networks and Regional Identity Among Turkish Migrants

By: Lisa DiCarlo

Why do so many Turkish migrants choose to make their fortune in America when the proximity of Europe makes it a less costly risk? Here Lisa DiCarlo offers us new insights into the study of identity and migration. She draws on research and the history of the Black Sea region going back to the early years of the modern Turkish Republic, to explain current Turkish labour migration trends. The forced ethnic migration between Greece and Turkey at the end of the Ottoman Empire stripped the Black Sea region of its artisans and merchants, weakening the economy and resulting in a trend of migration from this area. Many Greek families were forced to flee their natal villages to resettle in a country they had never seen, only to be marginalized by mainland Greeks for their Black Sea identity. This ostracization led to regional compatriotism, or hemserilik between Turkish migrants and Greek refugees from the Black Sea region, migrating to America in the 1970s and this kinship still holds resonance today. DiCarlo argues current transnational chain migration from the Black Sea area is led by regional identity over ethnicity, as this strong bond leads Turkish migrants from the Black Sea region to follow Greek Black Sea migrants across the Atlantic, rather than join their Turkish compatriots in Europe. Focusing on a Black Sea village, a squatter community in Istanbul (used as a holding place for waiting migrants wanting to enter the US illegally) and a coastal New England town, DiCarlo shows us how a diaspora community survives through an emerging transnational community. This is essential reading for those wanting to understand transnational migration and identity in today's global community.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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0857714740

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9780857714749

State of the World, 2004

A Worldwatch Institute Report on Progress Toward a Sustainable Society

By: Brian Halweil,Erik Assadourian

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State of the World, 2004

A Worldwatch Institute Report on Progress Toward a Sustainable Society

By: Brian Halweil,Erik Assadourian

[This book] examines how we consume, why we consume, and what impact our consumption old growth lumber to gas guzzling cars, many of the things we buy support destructive chasing power to build markets for less-hazardous products, including fair traded foods, green power, and fuel cell vehicles.-- From back cover.

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286

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W. W. Norton & Company

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0393058603

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9780393058604

State of the World 2004

Progress Towards a Sustainable Society

By: Worldwatch Institute

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State of the World 2004

Progress Towards a Sustainable Society

By: Worldwatch Institute

State of the World 2004 takes a fresh look at the trends that have put the global economy on a collision course with the Earth's ecosystems. This year's edition has a special focus on the theme of consumption. It questions whether a less-consumptive society is possible; and concludes that it is essential. The book explores overconsumption, a by-product of affluence; and underconsumption, linked to poverty, and provides 'behind the scenes' exposes of the devastating environmental impacts of some of our most popular products, from plastic bags, to paper, to mobile phones. Published annually in 28 languages, each edition draws on the breadth of expertise of Worldwatch's award-winning team of writers and researchers. State of the World is relied upon by national governments, UN agencies, development workers and law-makers for its authoritative and up-to-the-minute analysis and information. It is essential for anyone concerned with building a positive, global future.

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378

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Routledge

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1134031459

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9781134031450

State of the World 2013

Is Sustainability Still Possible?

By: The Worldwatch Institute

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State of the World 2013

Is Sustainability Still Possible?

By: The Worldwatch Institute

Every day, we are presented with a range of “sustainable” products and activities—from “green” cleaning supplies to carbon offsets—but with so much labeled as “sustainable,” the term has become essentially sustainababble, at best indicating a practice or product slightly less damaging than the conventional alternative. Is it time to abandon the concept altogether, or can we find an accurate way to measure sustainability? If so, how can we achieve it? And if not, how can we best prepare for the coming ecological decline? In the latest edition of Worldwatch Institute’s State of the World series, scientists, policy experts, and thought leaders tackle these questions, attempting to restore meaning to sustainability as more than just a marketing tool. In State of the World 2013: Is Sustainability Still Possible?, experts define clear sustainability metrics and examine various policies and perspectives, including geoengineering, corporate transformation, and changes in agricultural policy, that could put us on the path to prosperity without diminishing the well-being of future generations. If these approaches fall short, the final chapters explore ways to prepare for drastic environmental change and resource depletion, such as strengthening democracy and societal resilience, protecting cultural heritage, and dealing with increased conflict and migration flows. State of the World 2013 cuts through the rhetoric surrounding sustainability, offering a broad and realistic look at how close we are to fulfilling it today and which practices and policies will steer us in the right direction. This book will be especially useful for policymakers, environmental nonprofits, and students of environmental studies, sustainability, or economics.

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Island Press

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161091449X

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9781610914499

Innovations in Sustainable Agriculture

Supporting Climate-friendly Food Production

By: Laura Reynolds,Danielle Nierenberg

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Innovations in Sustainable Agriculture

Supporting Climate-friendly Food Production

By: Laura Reynolds,Danielle Nierenberg

Publisher description: Agriculture, when done sustainably, holds an important key to mitigating climate change. The United Nations estimates that the global agricultural sector could potentially reduce and remove 80 to 88 percent of the carbon dioxide that it currently produces. By tapping into the multitude of climate-friendly farming practices that already exist, agriculture can continue to supply food for the human population, as well as income for the world's 1.3 billion farmers. Climate-friendly agriculture also can play a critical role in the global reduction of greenhouse gas emissions of climate change --cSource other than Library of Congress.

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Happier Meals

Rethinking the Global Meat Industry

By: Danielle Nierenberg,Lisa Mastny

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Rethinking the Global Meat Industry

By: Danielle Nierenberg,Lisa Mastny

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Mitigating Climate Change Through Food and Land Use

By: Sara J. Scherr,Sajal Sthapit,Lisa Mastny

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Mitigating Climate Change Through Food and Land Use

By: Sara J. Scherr,Sajal Sthapit,Lisa Mastny

Wise and locally appropriate investments in land use can bring diverse benefits for food security, rural livelihoods, and ecosystem protection.

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Worldwatch Inst

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1878071912

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State of the World 2010: Transforming Cultures: From Consumerism to Sustainability (State of the World)

By: Erik Assadourian,The Worldwatch Institute

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State of the World 2010: Transforming Cultures: From Consumerism to Sustainability (State of the World)

By: Erik Assadourian,The Worldwatch Institute

The most comprehensive, up-to-date, and accessible summaries ... on the global environment. (E.O. Wilson, Pulitzer Prize??winning author).

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W. W. Norton & Company

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039333726X

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9780393337266

Vital Signs 2005

The Trends that are Shaping Our Future

By: Worldwatch Institute

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Vital Signs 2005

The Trends that are Shaping Our Future

By: Worldwatch Institute

The award-winning Worldwatch Institute reveals the often overlooked key trends that define the true health of our planet.

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W. W. Norton & Company

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0393326896

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9780393326895

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in China

Current Status and Prospects for 2020

By: Lisa Mastny

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Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in China

Current Status and Prospects for 2020

By: Lisa Mastny

This report is designed to provide an independent review of China's achievements in promoting renewable energy and reducing the energy intensity of its economy. The key drivers behind China's efforts in these areas are the needs to boost energy security, tackle climate change, ease the pressure of environmental pollution, and improve energy supply in rural areas. The goal of this report is to facilitate international cooperation that can help China further improve its energy efficiency and deploy renewables more widely."--Summary (p. 7).

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1878071955

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Green Economy and Green Jobs in China

Current Status and Potentials for 2020

By: Jiahua Pan,Haibing Ma,Ying Zhang,Lisa Mastny

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Green Economy and Green Jobs in China

Current Status and Potentials for 2020

By: Jiahua Pan,Haibing Ma,Ying Zhang,Lisa Mastny

This report represents a thorough effort to explore China's green economy and green jobs potentials. Since 2000, and especially during the 11th Five Year period of 2006-2010, China has prioritized green development in almost all of its leading economic sectors. One of the greatest promises of China's green transition is the potential for expanded employment in industries and economic sectors that can help slow and possibly reduce the country's environmental impact. This report explores greening activities in three leading sectors of China's economy: energy, transportation, and forestry. It's goal is to shed light on the current scale of investment and employment in these sectors and suggests potentials for 2020. China's success in an economy-wide green transition would encourage other countries both developed and developing, to follow the challenging yet rewarding path toward environmental stability.

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Book's by Lisa Mastny

Happier Meals

Happier Meals

International Communism and the Spanish Civil War

International Communism and the Spanish Civil War

Migrating to America

Migrating to America

State of the World, 2004

State of the World, 2004

State of the World 2004

State of the World 2004

State of the World 2013

State of the World 2013

Innovations in Sustainable Agriculture

Innovations in Sustainable Agriculture

Happier Meals

Happier Meals

Mitigating Climate Change Through Food and Land Use

Mitigating Climate Change Through Food and Land Use

State of the World 2010: Transforming Cultures: From Consumerism to Sustainability (State of the World)

State of the World 2010: Transforming Cultures: From Consumerism to Sustainability (State of the World)

Vital Signs 2005

Vital Signs 2005

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in China

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in China

Green Economy and Green Jobs in China

Green Economy and Green Jobs in China

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