Ethical Corporation’s pick of the new releases

The New Geography of Capitalism: firms, finance, and society

By Adam Dixon 

Paperback: 224 pages, £19.99

ISBN: 978-0199668243

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: May 2014 

Globalisation doesn’t look like it’s going away any time soon. This accessibly written, interdisciplinary overview of contemporary capitalism unpicks the implications for business and society. A key read for anyone looking for a solid introduction to current debates and theories relating to economic geography. 

Creating a Sustainable Brand: a guide to growing the sustainability top line

By Henk Campher 

Paperback: 81 pages, £35

ISBN: 978-1910174067

Publisher: Dö Sustainability

Published: April 2014 

Short and to the point, this engaging read provides a useful “how to” guide to building businesses that are both financially profitable and environmentally sustainable. Littered with real-life examples from the likes of Patagonia, Method, Seventh Generation, Dove and other innovative brands. 

Sustainability Matters: Asia’s green challenges (Vol 1) & Asia’s energy concerns, green policies and environmental advocacy (Vol 2) 

By Lin-Heng Lye, Victor Savage and Loke Ming Chou (eds) 

Hardcover: 1196 pages, £211

ISBN: 978-9814546805

Publisher: World Scientific Publishing

Published: July 2014 

This double collection of academic papers covers a huge range of sustainability issues from across the Asia region, ranging from air pollution and waste management to urban studies and renewable technologies. A useful panorama for Asia-based readers and others interested in the region’s key sustainability challenges. 

Profession and Purpose: a resource guide for MBA careers in sustainability

By Katie Kross

Paperback: 192 pages, £22.95

ISBN: 978-1783530731

Publisher: Greenleaf Publishing

Published: July 2014

This revised and updated version of Kross’s popular careers guide provides a helpful look at the new job opportunities opening up for MBA-trained graduates interested in sustainability. Full of key job search resources, interview tips, networking strategies and other critical information to get your foot in the door.

Clean Tech Clean Profits: using effective innovation and sustainable business practices to win in the new low-carbon economy 

By Adam Jolly 

Hardcover: 320 pages, £29.99

ISBN: 978-0749470418

Publisher: Kogan

Published July 2014 

Designed for a wide management audience, this book provides a practical guide to how organisations can adopt the latest low-carbon technologies. It reviews each step in the chain, from reviewing options and drawing up plans to determining investment and implementation strategies. Now in its second edition.

Future Cities: all that matters 

By Camilla Ween 

Paperback: 160 pages, £8.99

ISBN: 978-1444196108

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Published: June 2014 

By 2030, it is predicted that between 80-90% of the world’s population will be living in cities. This forward-looking book assesses how progressive cities are already tackling the issues thrown up by mass urbanisation in a resource-constrained world. 

Only Planet: a flight-free adventure around the world

By Ed Gillespie 

Hardcover: 320 pages, £14.99

ISBN: 095715738X

Publisher: Wild Things Publishing

Published: June 2014 

A modern day Phileas Fogg, Gillespie travels the world in everything and anything – but a plane. As well as being a great read, his adventures raises important questions about what sustainable travel looks like in an age of climate change.

Media and Development

By Martin Scott 

Paperback : 192 pages, £12.99

ISBN: 978-1780325507 

Publisher: Zed Books

Published: May 2014  

Modern media is a two-edged sword. On the one hand, it can encourage everything from charitable donations to public health messages. On the other, it can be used to disseminate hate speech and propaganda. This timely, lucid book assesses the role of the media in promoting development and social change. 

 
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