This collection addresses the relationship between business, the
natural environment, ethics, and spirituality. While traditional
economic theory generally assumed firms maximize profits, it has long
been acknowledged that other factors may be important to understanding
firm activities. The role of ethics and spirituality in society is
clearly significant, yet economists have traditionally had little to
say on these topics and how they intersect with economic activity.
Integral Ecology integrates concerns for people and the planet. It
sees the world as systemically linked to ecology, economy, equity and
justice and accessible through the natural and social sciences, arts
and humanities. It links to sustainable business through frugal
consumption, acknowledging the intrinsic value of nature, and adopting
holistic management practices. This insightful study provides the
insights of economists, business scholars, philosophers, lawyers,
theologians and practitioners who are working in Europe, North
America, and Asia. Their contributions highlight the relationship
between integral ecology and sustainable business practices, and
explore the meaning of sustainability in relation to both human and
non-human life, offering a series of new and invigorating approaches
to sustainable business practices and sustainability leadership.
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ISBN
9781787149366
Publisert
2017
Utgiver
Vendor
Emerald Publishing Limited
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok