Download or read book State of the World, 2004 written by Brian Halweil and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2004 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Worldwatch Institute's award-winning research team focuses on consumption, pointing to the many ways in which consumption habits drive ecological and social deterioration, as well as how these habits can be redirected to reinforce environmental and social goals.