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“Sustainable development”
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A paper which looks at the concept of sustainable development in comparison to other development models, in terms of the interaction between economic, cultural and environmental issues and the way in which all three elements form the basis for programmes based on the concept of sustainability.
Filename: JLsust.wps

“The Effects of Herbicides on the Environment”
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A nine page paper which looks at the way in which herbicides affect the environment, and the arguments both for and against their use in terms of their short and long-term impact on the ecological web, and the need for detailed research into the way in which they may intervene in the food chain. Bibliography lists 9 sources
Filename: JLherbicides.wps

“The Trouble with Wilderness” by William Cronon
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A 3 page summary on the essay, “The Trouble with Wilderness” by William Cronon. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAtrwild.rtf

“The World Is Flat”: The Mixed Impacts of Globalization
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A 4 page discussion of the book “The World is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century” by Thomas L. Friedman. This book assesses globalization from both its positive and negative impacts.
Filename: PPglblWrldIsFlat.rtf

“When Smoke Ran Like Water”
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A 6 page analysis of the book by Devra Davis. This paper outlines some of the major points the author presents and assesses how the information can be utilized by the reader. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPenvsmkranlkwtr.rtf

"Beyond Growth"
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This 3 page paper outlines Herman Daly's book "Beyond Growth" and compares it to the writings of Rene Girard. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVBeGrth.rtf

"Beyond Malthus" by Brown, Gardner, and Halweil
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An 8 page paper which summarizes the chapters in "Beyond Malthus" by by Lester R. Brown, Gary Gardner and Brian Halweil. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAmlths2.rtf

"Silk Roads or Steppe Roads? The Silk Roads in World History": A Review of the Article by David Christian
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A 5 page discussion presenting the contention that silk roads must be thought of in broader terms for world history, not only as a "trans-civilizational route, but also as a trans-ecological route. Christian presents a series of observations supporting that contention. Many factors combined, in fact, to speed the ecological impacts which would occur as a result of the silk road commerce. These factors would include the direct impact of the roads themselves on the environment as well as indirect impacts such as the agricultural, hunting, mining, and other pursuits which the roads encouraged. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPslkRd.wps

"Sustainability: Planning's Redemption Or Curse?" - Overview
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5 pages in length. Understanding the far-reaching aspects of sustainable development reflects the focal point of Michael Gunder's article entitled "Sustainability: Planning's Redemption or Curse?" The extent to which this seemingly beneficial concept for preserving environmental considerations while at the same time continuing to develop the land has become a double-edged sword speaks to the internal conflicts that exist between/among the three primary components of such an endeavor: environment, social equity and economy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCSustEnvPlan.rtf

"The End of Oil"
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This 6 page paper reviews Paul Roberts's book "The End of Oil." Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVEndOil.rtf