The Influence of Thermodynamic Ideas on Ecological Economics: An Interdisciplinary Critique

The influence of thermodynamics on the emerging transdisciplinary field of 'ecological economics‘ is critically reviewed from an interdisciplinary perspective. It is viewed through the lens provided by the 'bioeconomist' Nicholas Georgescu-Roegen (1906–1994) and his advocacy of '...

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Main Authors: Geoffrey P. Hammond, Adrian B. Winnett
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2009-12-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/1/4/1195/