On borrowed time? : assessing the threat of mineral depletion / John E. Tilton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tilton, John E.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Geology, Economic.

Mines and mineral resources.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (167 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : Resources for the Future, c2003.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

The sharp rise in mineral use has revived concern about scarcity. Economist John Tilton responds by analyzing recent trends in the consumption and availability of minerals that are most integral to the needs of modern civilization. He reminds readers that, if the arguments about scarcity sound familiar, it is because the story of minerals scarcity is almost as old as human history-and so too is substitution and technological innovation. The issue at hand is the unprecedented acceleration in exploitation and use. Given global population growth, rising living standards, and environmental concern

Contents:

The road ahead

Evolving concerns

Imperfect measures

The benevolent past

The uncertain future

The environment and social costs

Findings and implications.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781936331024

1936331020

OCLC:

670412747