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1. Integrative Solutions: Current Success and Future Trends.

Author

Beebe, Spencer B.

Subjects
*ECONOMICS, *ECOLOGY, *NONPROFIT organizations, *ENVIRONMENTAL protection
Abstract

Focuses on the relationship between economic systems and ecological systems. Theme of the book 'The Nature of Economies,' by Jane Jacobs; Information on the activities of Ecotrust, an environmental organization; Potential benefits of the Internet to environmental protection.

Published
2001

2. Urban Legend.

Author

Wilson, Paul

Subjects
AUTHORS
Abstract

Features Jane Jacobs, a writer and activist who lives in Toronto, Ontario. Impact of her first book `The Death and Life of Great American Cities'; Details on her book `The Nature of Economies'; Her views on cities; Opinion on the protest in Seattle, Washington against the World Trade Organization.

Published
2000

3. Jane Jacobs, Urban Agitator.

Author

Freedman, Adele

Subjects
BOOKS
Abstract

Interviews Jane Jacobs, author of the book `The Nature of Economies.' Reasons for writing economics-themed books; Implication of the imaginary characters of the book; Her views on architectural education.

Published
2000

4. Using SPIRALS as a Lens to Envision the Next Economy.

Subjects
SUSTAINABILITY, ECONOMIC systems, SOCIAL systems
Abstract

The article offers the author's insights on creating a vision for the new economy, which is one of the opportunities and challenges for leaders in the sustainability movement. The author cites the book "The Nature of Economies," by Jean Jacobs, in which economic system is tied to natural system. He also mentions the Scalable, Place-based, Intergenerational, Resilient, Accessible, Life-affirming, and involving Self-care (SPIRALS) framework which is applicable to the new economy.

Published
2010

5. Economies of Truth.

Author

Solow, Robert M.

Subjects
*SMALL business, *ECONOMISTS, *NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book "The Nature of Economies," by Jane Jacobs.

Published
2000

6. JANE JACOBS'S MORAL EXPLORATIONS.

Author

Warner Jr., Sam Bass

Subjects
DEATH & Life of Great American Cities, The (Book), CITIES & the Wealth of Nations: Principles of Economic Life (Book), NATURE of Economies, The (Book)
Abstract

Reviews three books written by Jane Jacobs. `The Death and Life of Great American Cities'; `Cities and the Wealth of Nations'; `The Nature of Economies.'

Published
2001

7. Provided you can find them ...

Author

White, Michael D. D.

Subjects
COMPUTER network resources -- Abstracting & indexing, ACCESS to information, INDEXING
Abstract

The article focuses on the importance of access to information. Topics discussed include the importance of documenting information in the form that is conveniently accessible to somebody who needs them, three weather mistakes in Mr. Wallace's book, and Jane Jacobs' writings in her book "The Nature of Economies."

Published
2014
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8. THE NATURE OF ECONOMIES.

Author

Jacobs, Jane

Subjects
*ECONOMIES of scale
Abstract

Presents an excerpt from the book `The Nature of Economies.'

Published
2000

9. Back to Nature.

Author

Hacker, Andrew

Subjects
NATURE of Economies, The (Book), TIPPING Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference, The (Book)
Abstract

Reviews the books `The Nature of Economies,' by Jane Jacobs and `The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference,' by Malcolm Gladwell.

Published
2000

11. The Nature of Economics (Book).

Author

Clubbe, John

Subjects
*ECONOMICS, *NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'The Nature of Economies,' by Jane Jacobs.

Published
2001

12. Economics As a Life Science.

Author

Costanza, Robert

Subjects
YOU Can't Eat GNP (Book), DAVIDSON, Eric, NATURE of Economies, The (Book), JACOBS, Jane, 1916-2006
Abstract

Reviews two books which relate economics to the life sciences. 'You Can't Eat GNP: Economics As If Ecology Mattered,' by Eric A. Davidson; 'The Nature of Economies,' by Jane Jacobs.

Published
2001
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13. Other titles: Contemporary Affairs.

Author

Warsh, David

Subjects
NATURE of Economies, The (Book)
Abstract

Reviews the book `The Nature of Economies,' by Jane Jacobs.

Published
2000

15. GREEN STREETS.

Author

Davis, Mike

Subjects
NATURE of Economies, The (Book)
Abstract

Reviews the book `The Nature of Economies,' by Jane Jacobs.

Published
2000

16. Are economies just like ecosystems?

Author

Geddes, John

Subjects
NATURE of Economies, The (Book)
Abstract

Reviews the book 'The Nature of Economies,' by Jane Jacobs.

Published
2000

17. Adult Books: NONFICTION.

Author

Seaman, Donna

Subjects
NATURE of Economies, The (Book)
Abstract

Reviews the book `The Nature of Economies,' by Jane Jacobs.

Published
2000

19. Green Ideas.

Author

Kuttner, Robert

Subjects
NATURE of Economies, The (Book)
Abstract

Reviews the book 'The Nature of Economies,' by Jane Jacobs.

Published
2000

20. Forecasts: Nonfiction.

Subjects
NATURE of Economies, The (Book)
Abstract

Reviews the book `The Nature of Economies,' by Jane Jacobs.

Published
2000

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