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Why Are We Waiting? : The Logic, Urgency, and Promise of Tackling Climate Change by Nicholas Stern (2015, Hardcover)

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PublisherMIT Press

ISBN-100262029189

ISBN-139780262029186

eBay Product ID (ePID)205679304

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Book TitleWhy Are We Waiting? : the Logic, Urgency, and Promise of Tackling Climate Change

Number of Pages448 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2015

TopicEnvironmental Economics, Global Warming & Climate Change, Public Policy / Environmental Policy

IllustratorYes

GenrePolitical Science, Science, Business & Economics

AuthorNicholas Stern

Book SeriesLionel Robbins Lectures

FormatHardcover

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Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight26.3 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width6.3 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2014-039907

Reviews'Why Are We Waiting?' does not disappoint. It's an extraordinary book in so many ways - even though I have to own up to not being able to follow much of the more technical economic stuff, and was even a bit bowled over by his mind-bending excursion into the field of moral philosophy! But that's Nick Stern for you. He's always argued that most economists engaged in the climate debate just don't get far enough outside their own (often rather narrow) comfort zones; they're only too happy 'dodging the ethics', as he puts it.-- Jonathon Porritt Blog -- Nicholas Stern's masterpiece discusses climate change and its potential solutions from the perspective of an economist. What impressed me the most about it, however, was that Stern did not shy away from venturing into the field of moral philosophy. He discusses the moral and ethical dimension of the climate debate--and ethics is a subject that I have discussed in several speeches over the years. -- Andreas Dombret , Bloomberg --, 'Why Are We Waiting?' does not disappoint. It's an extraordinary book in so many ways -- even though I have to own up to not being able to follow much of the more technical economic stuff, and was even a bit bowled over by his mind-bending excursion into the field of moral philosophy! But that's Nick Stern for you. He's always argued that most economists engaged in the climate debate just don't get far enough outside their own (often rather narrow) comfort zones; they're only too happy 'dodging the ethics', as he puts it., Nicholas Stern's masterpiece discusses climate change and its potential solutions from the perspective of an economist. What impressed me the most about it, however, was that Stern did not shy away from venturing into the field of moral philosophy. He discusses the moral and ethical dimension of the climate debate--and ethics is a subject that I have discussed in several speeches over the years., Nicholas Stern's masterpiece discusses climate change and its potential solutions from the perspective of an economist. What impressed me the most about it, however, was that Stern did not shy away from venturing into the field of moral philosophy. He discusses the moral and ethical dimension of the climate debate -- and ethics is a subject that I have discussed in several speeches over the years., 'Why Are We Waiting?' does not disappoint. It's an extraordinary book in so many ways - even though I have to own up to not being able to follow much of the more technical economic stuff, and was even a bit bowled over by his mind-bending excursion into the field of moral philosophy! But that's Nick Stern for you. He's always argued that most economists engaged in the climate debate just don't get far enough outside their own (often rather narrow) comfort zones; they're only too happy 'dodging the ethics', as he puts it.

Dewey Edition23

Grade FromCollege Graduate Student

Dewey Decimal363.738/74

SynopsisAn urgent case for climate change action that forcefully sets out, in economic, ethical, and political terms, the dangers of delay and the benefits of action. The risks of climate change are potentially immense. The benefits of taking action are also clear: we can see that economic development, reduced emissions, and creative adaptation go hand in hand. A committed and strong low-carbon transition could trigger a new wave of economic and technological transformation and investment, a new era of global and sustainable prosperity. Why, then, are we waiting? In this book, Nicholas Stern explains why, notwithstanding the great attractions of a new path, it has been so difficult to tackle climate change effectively. He makes a compelling case for climate action now and sets out the forms that action should take. Stern argues that the risks and costs of climate change are worse than estimated in the landmark Stern Review in 2006--and far worse than implied by standard economic models. He reminds us that we have a choice. We can rely on past technologies, methods, and institutions--or we can embrace change, innovation, and international collaboration. The first might bring us some short-term growth but would lead eventually to chaos, conflict, and destruction. The second could bring about better lives for all and growth that is sustainable over the long term, and help win the battle against worldwide poverty. The science warns of the dangers of neglect; the economics and technology show what we can do and the great benefits that will follow; an examination of the ethics points strongly to a moral imperative for action. Why are we waiting?

LC Classification NumberQC903.S833 2015