{"product_id":"small-is-beautiful-0099225611","title":"Lo pequeño es hermoso [Tapa blanda] [1 de enero de 1993] E F Schumacher","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout the book\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall Is Beautiful is a classic book in the field of environmental policy and ecological economics. This paperback edition was published in 1993. The author, E.F. Schumacher, is renowned for his contributions to thinking on sustainable development and appropriate technologies. This book invites reflection on economic models and their relationship with the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTitle: Small Is Beautiful [Paperback] [Jan 01, 1993] E F Schumacher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: 1993\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCategories: Politics and Social Sciences, Politics and Government, Public Affairs and Policies, Environmental Policy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eImportance of environmental policy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnvironmental policy is a crucial field that addresses the relationship between human activities and the natural environment. Books on this topic help to understand current challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Small Is Beautiful falls within this theme, offering perspectives that have influenced generations of thinkers and activists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy read this book?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is recommended reading for those seeking to understand alternatives to unlimited economic growth. It provides key concepts such as intermediate technology and decentralization. Although it does not contain specific recipes, its humanistic and ecological approach makes it a reference work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1973, Small Is Beautiful emerged in a context of oil crisis and growing environmental awareness. Schumacher's work resonated with movements that questioned consumerism and advocated for local and sustainable economies. Today, his ideas remain relevant in debates about degrowth and circular economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBenefits of reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReading about environmental policy and ecological economics allows readers to develop critical thinking about development models. This book, in particular, invites consideration of human scale and well-being as priorities. It is suitable for both students and professionals looking for inspiration for a more sustainable future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMore about the author\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eE.F. Schumacher (1911-1977) was a German-British economist and thinker. His work covers topics in economics, philosophy, and ecology. In addition to Small Is Beautiful, he wrote other essays on technology and society. His legacy endures in institutions and movements that promote sustainable development.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"E.F. Schumacher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48750350434458,"sku":null,"price":33.04,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/4831\/0170\/files\/61q14wj5LpL._SL1500.jpg?v=1784153590","url":"https:\/\/vitaminaspain.es\/es\/products\/small-is-beautiful-0099225611","provider":"vitaminaspain","version":"1.0","type":"link"}