Elections and voters in post-communist Russia

Abstract

Part One An introduction to ecological economics: ecological economics - rationale and problem areas towards an open future - ignorance, novelty and evolution the dilemma of modern humans and nature - an exploration of the Faustian imperative sustainable development - the roles of science and ethics. Part Two Conceptual foundations of ecological economics: entropy - a unifying concept for ecological economics the use of the entropy concept in ecological economics evolution in biology, physics and economics - a conceptual analysis on the conceptual foundations of ecological economics - a teleological approach interdisciplinary research between economists and physical scientists - retrospect and prospect. Part Three Epsitemological perspectives on ecological economics: humankind and the environment - an anatomy of surprise and ignorance experience, knowledge and the environment - an epistemological essay. Part Four Environmental and resource issues: linking ecology and economy - joint production in the chemical industry reducing CO2 emissions - analysis and policy.