Consumerism, Sustainability, and Happiness

Consumerism, Sustainability, and Happiness

Cynthia Kaufman

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2023
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ISBN:
9781032408224
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What would it take to have a world where everyone had enough? How can we eliminate poverty, leave enough for non-human nature, and increase wellbeing? This book explores ways the reader can live their life, engage with cultural change, and engage with policy making, to build that world.

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