Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Building a Whole Earth Economy: April 15, 2009

The Global Environmental Politics Program in SIS invites you to its last talk of the semester. Please join us as Peter Brown launches his new book at SIS.

"Building A Whole Earth Economy: Economics Without Ecocide "

Wednesday, April 15, 6-8pm, SIS Lounge

Featuring:
Dr. Peter Brown

Dr. Peter Brown is a professor in the School of Environment at McGill University in Montreal. Previously, at the University of Maryland, he founded the Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy, the School of Public Policy, and the School's Environmental Policy Programs. He is the author of two books, "Restoring the Public Trust: A Fresh Vision for Progressive Government in America" (Beacon Press, 1994), and "The Commonwealth of Life: Economics for a Flourishing Earth, Second Edition" (Black Rose Books, 2008). He is actively involved in conservation efforts in the James Bay and Southern regions of Quebec, and in Maryland.

The event is sponsored by the Global Environmental Politics Field, SIS. Pizza and drinks will be served.

For more information please contact: Paul Wapner (pwapner@american.edu)

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