About the Book

At a time when most societies have lost any sense of direction, here is a book that explains why present economic and political systems are not working. Arthur Dahl offers creative new thinking for those with an interest in economics and development, new perspectives for environmentalists in the application of ecological analysis to economic and social problems, and explanations of the critical linkage between religious beliefs and our social and environmental crises. He introduces the notion of the Eco to describe a world which in reality comprises inter-acting, dynamic and constantly changing systems.

Commendations

‘A beautifully written and well reasoned book with conclusions that are unimpeachable.‘ - Professor Carl Djerassi. Stanford University

‘There is nothing more exciting than to read the minds of those... thinking beyond the cutting edge of issues before society.‘ - Lawrence Arturo, Director, Office of Environment, Baha‘i International Community

‘This book brings together Economics and Ecology and moves towards ideas for a new paradigm.‘ - Dorothy Marcic, Fulbright Scholar, Czechoslovak Management Centre

Contents

Contents
Foreword - Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Executive Director, UNEP
1. Paradigms in conflict.
2. It isn‘t working.
3. Where are we going?
4. The theory of Ecos.
5. Ecos in nature.
6. A more organic economics.
7. Human capital.
8. Organic communities and institutions
9. Visions of an Eco-civilisation.