دانلود کتاب Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development

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Cover\nHalf Title\nTitle\nCopyright\nContents\nIllustrations\nPreface\nAbout the Editors\nAbout the Contributors\nAbbreviations\n1 Introduction: The Imperative of Sustainable Development*\n Abbreviations\n Business as usual is not an option\n A transformative technological revolution is needed\n This book\n Are green energy investments affordable?\n2 A New Philosophical Approach to Social Transformation for a “Green Economy”\n Context\n Chasing progress\n Limits to growth\n Making room for growth\n The dilemma of growth\n The arithmetic of growth\n The dynamics of transformation\n Steps toward the green economy\n Green economy and sustainable development\n3 Historical Characteristics and Scenario Analysis of Technological Change in the Energy System\n Introduction\n Historical dynamics of technological change in the energy system\n Scenario representations of future technological change\n Implications for clean energy technology and innovation policy\n Conclusions\n4 Clean Energy for Sustainable Development*\n A major technological transformation in energy is needed for sustainable development\n Are current efforts in the right direction? Are they enough?\n The limitations of current approaches to the energy transformation challenge\n Moving forward\n Conclusion\n5 Achieving Sustainable Development:\n Introduction\n Policy, technology, and energy investments for sustainability\n Public policies for development\n Conclusion\n6 Key Determinants of Technological Capabilities for a “Green Economy” in Emerging Economies\n Introduction\n Environmental technological capabilities in emerging economies: The case of China\n Technology transfer, indigenous R&D, and technical progress\n National innovation system and technology acquisition, adaptation, and development\n Conclusion\n7 How to Feed the World and Save the Planet\n Summary\n The twin perils of global food insecurity and environmental degradation\n Current efforts to promote sustainable agriculture among small-scale farmers\n National strategies for food security and sustainable agriculture\nIndex