{"product_id":"a-prosperous-way-down-principles-and-policies","title":"A Prosperous Way Down: Principles and Policies","description":"A Prosperous Way Down (2001), the last book by Howard T. and Elisabeth C. Odum, has shaped politics and planning as nations, states, and localities begin the search for ways to adapt to a future with vastly increased competition for energy.\nA Prosperous Way Down considers ways in which a future with less fossil fuel could be peaceful and prosperous. Although history records the collapse of countless civilizations, some societies and ecosystems have managed to descend in orderly stages, reducing demands and selecting and saving what is most important.\nThe authors make recommendations for a more equitable and cooperative world society, with specific suggestions based on their evaluations of trends in global population, wealth distribution, energy sources, conservation, urban development, capitalism and international trade, information technology, and education.\nAvailable for the first time in paperback, this thoughtful, provocative book forces us to confront assumptions about our world 's future and provides both a steadying hand and a call to action with its pragmatic analysis of a global transition.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0870819089\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0870819089.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Odum, Howard T.|Odum, Elisabeth C.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41455330263098,"sku":"DBV.0870819089.A","price":22.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0870819089-0.jpg?v=1781046513","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/a-prosperous-way-down-principles-and-policies","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}