As global population and material
standard of living continue to grow it becomes necessary to
understand the consequences of growth within the context of our
finite world. It is now being increasingly accepted that growth
cannot continue unchecked, and must in time give way to equilibrium.
What are the factors which necessitate such a transition, and cope
with the problems arising from growth?
Toward Global Equilibrium collects in
one volume 13 papers which identify and deal with specific issues
connected with growth. Two introductory papers in the first section
provide background material on system dynamics and the MIT-Club of
Rome Project under which this research was undertaken. Reports in the
second section of the book describe seven complete system dynamic
models for analyzing such important global problems as DDT and
mercury pollution, natural resource depletion, solid waste disposal,
etc. Complete description and model equations are included to enable
the reader to reproduce and extend the simulation results reported in
the text. Four papers in the third section examine the economic,
political, and ethical implications of growth and the transition to
equilibrium.
These papers were originally
disseminated as individual statements. A brief summary of the
circumstances leading to its preparation precedes each paper. These
papers also identify critical areas of future research in the fields
of population, environment, resources, and social ethics.
Autores: Meadows, Dennis L. & Meadows, Donella H.
Idioma: English
Editorial: Wright-Allen (Cambridge, massachusetts)
1973
18x26 cm.
358 páginas. Tapas duras con sobrecubierta protegida con plástico por anterior propietario. Firma. Buen estado.
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