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| Natural Capitalism: Creating the Next Industrial Revolution | 
 enlarge | Authors: Paul Hawken, Amory Lovins, L. Hunter Lovins
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  84 reviews
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 416
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.3
ISBN: 0316353000
Dewey Decimal Number: 337
EAN: 9780316353007
Publication Date: October 12, 2000
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| Customer Reviews:
 Reinvention July 1, 2008
I read Paul Hawken's book "The Ecology of Commerce" first. It was so good I decided to read this one too. It's just as good.
The name of the book describes what it is about very well. In a sense capitalism is unnatural because it is unsustainable. In contrast Natural Capitalism is when business interests work in concert with social interests and natural systems so that all three sustain each other.
Natural Capitalism is easy to read and is essentially optimistic. It discusses broad strategies for sustainability as it relates to the activities of businesses and their products and services. It also gives many examples of how these strategies can be implemented so we can see Natural Capitalism in action.
By and large this book is even more relevant now as when it was first published in 1999. I applaud the writers for saying some tough things that need to be said and for showing real, proven solutions instead of just talking about problems and theories. Very refreshing!
Excellent book! June 26, 2008
Although one might not completely agree with all of the ideas and concepts discussed in the book, it is a wonderful read for those who are both environmentally conscious and business world-savvy. As a treehugging bean-counter, I absolutely enjoyed "Natural Capitalism".
an optimistic vision of the future March 17, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am about halfway through this now and I find the book very engaging and not difficult to read. I do agree that the current edition is dated.
Kyoto costs too much? 80% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050 is a pipe dream? This book will go a long way to persuading you that we will meet that target and more before 2050 and *make* money. The compelling question is - why aren't we further along in making the changes needed?
 Prompt service. March 3, 2008
0 out of 18 found this review helpful
The seller was quick to respond to the order, and the book was shipped to me promptly. I would buy from this seller again.
Required Reading for the Twenty-First Century January 17, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Not a particularly easy read but well worth the effort. This book needs to be updated and revised for mass circulation with some degree of urgency. I have actually contacted two of its authors, indirectly, through their website at Rocky Mountain Institute and their associate has assured me that my concerns are being addressed. Apparently a new edition (same or different title?) is in the offing.
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